the carl van vechten gallery
The Carl Van Vechten Gallery was founded in 1949, a testament to the foresight and vision of Fisk University. It owes its name to Carl Van Vechten, an American writer and photographer known for his support of African American artists during the Harlem Renaissance.
Recognizing the need for a dedicated space to showcase the talents and contributions of African American artists, Fisk University established the gallery to serve as a platform for their work and to foster dialogue around the role of art in society.
Pictured: Aaron Douglas, Pearl Creswell and Zenobia Jefferson, in the inaugural Stieglitz Collection Exhibition (1949)
current exhibit:
Organized into five themes, Slow Time, For the Duration, Passage of Time, Take a Breath, and Marking Time, the works of art in the exhibition reveal how we mark and experience time within our own bodies and in the environment.
Come see the art on view and find what speaks to you. What pieces draw you in? We encourage you to lose yourself in the moment and rebel against our fast-paced world by engaging in the act of slow looking as you explore A Month of Sundays.
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