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SUMMARY:Collections in Black: A Celebration of Black Comic Book Culture
DESCRIPTION:The Victoria Gallery and Benedum Gallery\nCollections in Black: A Celebration of Black Comic Book Culture delves into the significant contributions of African American collectors\, artists\, writers\, and creators from the Golden Age of comics to the present. The exhibition presents Black comic book culture\, featuring rare items and rich narratives around African Americans in the history of comic art. \nStarting with the Golden Age\, it showcases trailblazers like Jackie Ormes and Matt Baker\, who paved the way for future generations. The exhibit also features original artwork from contemporary luminaries Shawn Martinbrough and John Jennings\, embodying dynamic storytelling and vibrant artistry. Rare comic books and drawings from esteemed collectors such as Phillip Thompson (DJ Big Phill)\, Kahlil Gearon\, and more offer unique insights into the diverse representation of Black characters and stories. Notably\, the exhibit includes works from Larry Stroman and Todd Johnson\, co-creators of Tribe Comic\, the most successful independently published Black comic books. \nCollections in Black: A Celebration of Black Comic Book Culture the exhibition honors the legacy and ongoing contributions of African American creators in the comic book world. \nListen to a Spotify Playlist Created by Big Phill \n\nVirtual Tour\n \n\nIn the News\n‘Collections in Black’ at August Wilson chronicles work of Black comic book artists\, heroes and collectors\nPittsburgh Post-Gazette\nNot everything was glittering in the so-called Golden Age of comics\, nor did all become sterling with its Silver Age. That’s one part of the message…\nRead more \nBlack comic book creators and characters showcased in new art exhibition\nPittsburgh City Paper\nWhen Kimberly Jacobs\, a curator for the August Wilson African American Cultural Center\, first started putting together an exhibit featuring the work of Black comic book creators\, she didn’t know…\nRead more \n\nOpening Reception\nFriday\, July 26\, 2024\n5:30pm gallery preview\n6:15pm film screening & panel discussion with Phill Thompson\, Shawn Martinbrough\, Kahlil Gearon\n8:15pm Exhibit opening party\, with special guests The Union DJs \n“Collections in Black” delves into the African American experience within comic book culture and sheds light on our often overlooked history within the culture in a truly unique way. For far too long\, the rich history and significant impact of African Americans in shaping the comic book industry have been overshadowed. \n“My film and exhibition are here to change that narrative and ensure that these incredible contributions are not only recognized but celebrated.”\n– Phillip Thompson \nPhillip Thompson aka Big Phill is a 2024 B.U.I.L.D. Artist-in-Residence. His residency is made possible by the Richard King Mellon Foundation. \n  \n \n\n\n \nView All Related Videos Here \n\nBiography\nPhillip Thompson\, professionally known as Big Phill\, discovered his passion for DJing\, music production\, and filmmaking during his formative years. His early immersion in these creative pursuits enabled him to hone his craft and develop a distinctive style that has captivated audiences throughout his career. In the summer of 2000\, Phillip premiered his inaugural film\, The Archives\, at the Andy Warhol Museum. This documentary offered a glimpse into Pittsburgh’s hip-hop landscape. In a strategic move to consolidate his passions for film\, music\, and community engagement\, Phillip founded 33 and a Third Media. Under this innovative platform\, he seamlessly integrated visual and auditory elements to connect with diverse communities and foster meaningful dialogue. His dedication to collecting and sharing cultural treasures has inspired his latest project\, Collections in Black\, a documentary film featuring interviews with artists across the country and documents some of the rarest comic and art collections.
URL:https://awaacc.org/event/collections-in-black-a-celebration-of-black-comic-book-culture/
LOCATION:980 Liberty Ave.\, 980 Liberty Ave.\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15222\, United States
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception – Collections In Black
DESCRIPTION:Please join the August Wilson African American Cultural Center for a special reception and film screening celebrating the opening of our new exhibition COLLECTIONS IN BLACK: A CELEBRATION OF BLACK COMIC BOOK CULTURE by filmmaker and collector Phillip Thompson \n \nFriday\, July 26\, 2024\n5:30pm gallery preview\n6:15pm film screening & panel discussion with Phill Thompson\, Shawn Martinbrough\, Kahlil Gearon\n8:15pm Exhibit opening party\, with special guests The Union DJs \nPhillip Thompson’s “Collections in Black” delves into the African American experience within comic book culture and sheds light on our often overlooked history within the culture in a truly unique way. For far too long\, the rich history and significant impact of African Americans in shaping the comic book industry have been overshadowed. \n“My film and exhibition are here to change that narrative and ensure that these incredible contributions are not only recognized but celebrated.” \n– Phillip Thompson \n\nCollections in Black: A Celebration of Black Comic Book Culture delves into the significant contributions of African American collectors\, artists\, writers\, and creators from the Golden Age of comics to the present. The exhibition presents Black comic book culture\, featuring rare items and rich narratives around African Americans in the history of comic art. \nStarting with the Golden Age\, it showcases trailblazers like Jackie Ormes and Matt Baker\, who paved the way for future generations. The exhibit also features original artwork from contemporary luminaries Shawn Martinbrough and John Jennings\, embodying dynamic storytelling and vibrant artistry. Rare comic books and drawings from esteemed collectors such as Phillip Thompson (DJ Big Phill)\, Kahlil Gearon\, and more offer unique insights into the diverse representation of Black characters and stories. Notably\, the exhibit includes works from Larry Stroman and Todd Johnson\, co-creators of Tribe Comic\, the most successful independently published Black comic books. \nCollections in Black: A Celebration of Black Comic Book Culture the exhibition honors the legacy and ongoing contributions of African American creators in the comic book world. \n\nThe film and exhibit feature a potpourri of archival comic material\, which includes popular Black characters like The Falcon\, Luke Cage and Black Panther; items like the 1941\, four-page Joe Louis comic published in True Comics #5 and illustrators and cartoonists including Larry Fuller\, writer and illustrator of Ebon\, the first comic with a Black superhero\, published in 1970. \nProclaiming that “Pittsburgh is the Mecca of Black comic book culture\,” Thompson spotlights the contributions of The Pittsburgh Courier\, which published Black comic strips\, and cartoonists Jackie Ormes and Matt Baker. \nContemporary artist\, Shawn Martinbrough\, is featured as well.  Shawn will be a special guest at the opening reception.  Martinbrough’s work has been published by DC Comics\, Marvel\, Dark Horse\, and he is the writer of “Red Hood: The Hill” for DC Comics and the artist of Neil Gaiman’s “Anansi Boys” for Dark Horse Comics. \nProduced by his company\, 33 and a Third Media\, the film\, documents Phill’s trek across the United States chronicling the overlooked\, yet lucrative history and culture of African American comic book collectors. Thompson was inspired to make this film to document this hidden\, but important part of Black life. \n\n \nView All Related Videos Here \n\nBiography\nPhillip Thompson\, professionally known as Big Phill\, discovered his passion for DJing\, music production\, and filmmaking during his formative years. His early immersion in these creative pursuits enabled him to hone his craft and develop a distinctive style that has captivated audiences throughout his career. In the summer of 2000\, Phillip premiered his inaugural film\, The Archives\, at the Andy Warhol Museum. This documentary offered a glimpse into Pittsburgh’s hip-hop landscape. In a strategic move to consolidate his passions for film\, music\, and community engagement\, Phillip founded 33 and a Third Media. Under this innovative platform\, he seamlessly integrated visual and auditory elements to connect with diverse communities and foster meaningful dialogue. His dedication to collecting and sharing cultural treasures has inspired his latest project\, Collections in Black\, a documentary film featuring interviews with artists across the country and documents some of the rarest comic and art collections. \n\nThompson’s documentary film and the accompanying exhibit will run through January 12\, 2025 in the AWAACC’s Claude Worthington Benedum and Victoria Galleries. Gallery hours are 3:00 – 8:00 pm on Thursday and Friday and 12:00 – 5:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday. \nAn expanded Director’s Cut\, with footage from the exhibit\, will be released in the future. \nFor more information: https://awaacc.org/event/collections-in-black-a-celebration-of-black-comic-book-culture/ \nPhillip Thompson aka Big Phill is a 2024 B.U.I.L.D. Artist-in-Residence. His residency is made possible by the Richard King Mellon Foundation.
URL:https://awaacc.org/event/opening-reception-collections-in-black/
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SUMMARY:Lit Friday: Jerome Ellis
DESCRIPTION:Jerome Ellis joins LIT Friday to discuss Aster Of Ceremonies. \nLit Fridays is a literary-focused\, virtual salon presented by the August Wilson African American Cultural Center\, featuring conversations and guest performances on the last Friday* of each month at 6:00p EST via Facebook and YouTube Live. All conversations are moderated by AWAACC Literary Curator\, Jessica Lanay. \n\nJJJJJerome Ellis is a disabled artist and a person who stutters. Through music\, text\, performance\, and video he researches relationships among Blackness\, disabled speech\, divinity\, nature\, sound\, and time. He lives in Tidewater\, Virginia with his wife\, ecologist-poet Luísa Black Ellis. They love walking in the woods\, reading\, and drinking tea together. \nInstagram handle: @jjjjjeromeellis
URL:https://awaacc.org/event/lit-friday-jerome-ellis/
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