Exhibit Showcases 'Soul!' of Black History Through Art

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On loan from the Ohio Historical Society's National Afro-American Museum & Cultural Center in Wilberforce, the "Soul!" exhibit includes pieces in a variety of media by many renowned artists, including Benny Andrews, Richmond Barthe, Elizabeth Catlett and Willis "Bing" Davis.

"Many of the pieces are powerful in different ways," [Thomas] said. "'Soul!' uses the African-American experience as a way of looking at the human experience. While it focuses on African-American creative expression, it reflects the human experience - issues such as injustice, self-determination, community pride and aesthetic beauty, issues that people throughout the world have faced.

Two related exhibits from the National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center complement the 'Soul!' exhibit. "Making Music: Jazz Photographs by Luis Figgs" and "Golden Motions: Celebrating the Art of Dance by Ademola Olugebefola" run through Aug. 30, 2009, at the National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center.

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Exhibit Showcases 'Soul!' of Black History Through Art

A new exhibit at the Ohio Historical Center in Columbus starting May 1 showcases the "art and soul" of African-American history and culture and offers a studio where visitors can create artwork telling their own s...

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