BAIA Talks

Floyd Coleman (1939–2018) holds a pivotal place in the development of African American modernism and the broader canon of American abstraction. As an artist, scholar, and educator, his contributions transcend formal aesthetics to engage with the intellectual and cultural movements shaping Black visual culture throughout the 20th and early 21st centuries.

In sum, Mascara and Lipstick offers both a poignant visual statement and a foundational narrative in the story of 20th-century African American art. Its inclusion in the museum’s collection would underscore a commitment to collecting beyond canonical narratives, toward a fuller and more inclusive vision of American art history. visit https://www.blackartinamerica.com/blogs/news/curatorial-rationale-for-calvin-w-burnett to see the offering mentioned.

Few artists are shaping the cultural and market landscape like Najee Dorsey. In this insightful audio conversation, hear how Dorsey’s work—and his founding of Black Art In America—is redefining how Black art is archived, valued, and collected. For institutions and collectors seeking to lead with purpose and relevance—this conversation is a call to engage, support, and collect with intention.

Reflecting on Michael Ellison’s artistic legacy by Traci Mims

Over the weekend the BAIA Foundation hosted a lecture by Dean Mitchell, on “Navigating the Art World”. For the talk, Dean Mitchell highlighted the nature of building success against the odds—chronicling his journey from humble beginnings to international recognition. As a participating artist in the invitational “Landscapes for Richard Mayhew,” Mitchell illuminated how resilience, determination, and strategic thinking was required to thrive in the competitive art world as a landscape painter. Please enjoy this Q&A with the audience, and be sure to subscribe to the BAIA Foundation Patreon for the playback of the complete lecture. Please review details on link in bio, to sign up for the BAIA Foundation (501c3) Patreon.