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Davis Museum exhibits Jacob Lawrence

Davis Museum exhibits Jacob Lawrence
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By Gail-Agnes Musikavanhu Hometown Weekly Correspondent Up a flight of stairs in the serene halls of The Davis Museum sits a collection of twenty-two vibrant paintings by Jacob Lawrence, all the more striking against the white walls of the exhibition room. The series, titled “The Legend of John Brown,” portrays the story of the abolitionist...
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South African prints displayed at Davis

South African prints displayed at Davis
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By Amelia Tarallo Hometown Weekly Special Correspondent Apartheid in South Africa led to racial segregation amongst artists and their use of specific techniques. White artists studied print making at official art schools, while black artists mastered linocuts at training centers. Today, pieces created using these techniques convey the importance of communication, language, and community. Read more

Davis Museum offers art experience

Davis Museum offers art experience
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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter As students headed back to school at the beginning of the month, the community was been eager to discover what intriguing pieces of art and culture Wellesley College’s Davis Museum would house. On September 19, the Davis Museum opened to the public, unveiling impressive and diverse collections from a...
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