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In Memory of Winfred Rembert

April 5, 2021

We recently received the sad news of Winfred Rembert’s passing. While we did not have the pleasure of meeting him in person, his masterful artworks and life-long commitment to depicting his experiences in the Jim Crow South made a significant impact on us.  Winfred Rembert’s life was extraordinarily tough. He spent the ‘40s and ‘50s […]

Filed Under: Artist Spotlight

The Meticulous Improvisational Art of Carl Richard “Dingbat” Smith

January 26, 2021

In spite of a global pandemic, we have been fortunate to be able to continue to grow our collection this past year. We feel particularly lucky two have acquired two pieces from the magnificent artist, Carl Richard “Dingbat” Smith, whose work was introduced to us by our friend, consultant, and fellow collector, Lewis Tanner Moore. […]

Filed Under: Acquisitions, Artist Spotlight Tagged With: Artist Spotlight

The Fluid Imagination of Alvin Booth

November 17, 2020

Although he has been a vehicle and an avatar for creative expression for most of his life, Alvin only recently began considering himself an “Artist.” Each one of his dynamic compositions speak through themes of personal introspection, and weave in the lyrical or geometric notations of music as well as patterned and figurative shapes.

Filed Under: Acquisitions, Artist Spotlight

Mavis Pusey: Expanding the Definition of Black Art

May 8, 2020

Almost a year ago, we were fortunate enough to acquire the last remaining set of thirty-six prints from the estate of the late Mavis Pusey who died on April 20th 2019 at the age of 90.

Filed Under: A Closer Look, Artist Spotlight

PFF Meets Stephen Hayes the Creator

June 7, 2018

Last year, PFF had the opportunity to visit the studio of Stephen Hayes the Creator. He gave us an intimate look into his studio and shared with us his origin story. It is no doubt that this man will be as legendary as he dreams.

Filed Under: Artist Spotlight

PFF Introduces: Charles Edward Williams

March 18, 2018

Charles Edward Williams is a gifted figure painter with a remarkable personal history that informs his work and social outlook. As part of PFF’s mission in 2017-18 to augment our collection with younger African American voices, we traveled down to North Carolina to meet with Charles in his studio and add his work to our […]

Filed Under: Artist Spotlight

Artist Spotlight: Arvie Smith

August 1, 2017

PFF featured artist Arvie Smith was born in 1938 in the Jim Crow South where he lived with his grandparents and great-grandmother, a former slave. As a teen, he moved to live in the de facto segregated areas of South Central Los Angeles and Watts. These early years laid the groundwork for his life’s work […]

Filed Under: Artist Spotlight

Bruce Chessé proposes a toast

May 23, 2017

Our most heartfelt endorsement yet. Bruce Chessé, son of renowned African American and artist Ralph Chessé and dedicated preserver of his legacy, made this toast at a recent Constructing Identity reception. It’s moments like these that energize and inspire us to keep learning, stretching, and growing so that we honor those great masters who have […]

Filed Under: Artist Spotlight, Exhibitions

PFF Interviews Artist James C. McMillan

May 16, 2017

This past spring, PFF had the opportunity to host renowned artist James C. McMillan and his grandson Derrick. We broke bread and devoured every one of his countless stories and insights. We were even able to shoot some video of our conversations to share with all of you. Be sure to check them out on […]

Filed Under: Artist Spotlight

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