{"product_id":"keepers-of-a-movement","title":"Keepers of a Movement","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures 39 Black art collectors who collect works in a variety of art\r\nmediums created by Black artists that span more than five decades.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nFor centuries, Black artists across the African diaspora have been\r\narchitects of cultural innovation, resilience, and transformation. Their\r\nart, music, literature, and activism have profoundly shaped the world.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nBut behind these celebrated figures stands another equally vital force:\r\nthe Black collector. \u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThese keepers of history and culture play a crucial\r\nrole in preserving artifacts, stories, and legacies that define Black\r\nlife. \u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThey safeguard rare books, heirlooms, art, and ephemera that might\r\notherwise be lost, ensuring future generations can access these\r\nnarratives. \u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cem\u003eKeepers of a Movement\u003c\/em\u003e honors these individuals whose passion and dedication illuminate our\r\nheritage and identity. Each collection showcases a unique perspective,\r\noffering a deeper understanding of history.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nVisitors will also hear from\r\ncollectors about their personal connections to the works featured. More\r\nthan objects, these collections represent lives, communities, and\r\nmovements—ensuring that Black voices are heard, remembered, and\r\ncelebrated for generations to come.[AuthorName]By Myrah Brown Green[\/AuthorName][AuthorBio]\u003cstrong\u003eDr. Myrah Brown Green\u003c\/strong\u003e is an art\r\nhistorian, author, arts consultant and coach, lecturer, and independent\r\ncurator. Dr. Myrah has published and is included in multiple\r\npublications. Her award-winning book \u003cem\u003eBrooklyn on My Mind: Black\r\nArtists from the WPA to the Present\u003c\/em\u003e was released in November 2018.\r\nDr. Myrah resides in New York City.[\/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]388 color images[\/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][\/CoAuthor][SubTitle]Black Collectors Who Preserve Art, Stories, and Legacies That Define Black Life[\/SubTitle][ColorPattern]388 color images[\/ColorPattern]","brand":"Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":68383985336543,"sku":"9780764371257","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/0151\/5999\/files\/9780764371257.jpg?v=1793919511","url":"https:\/\/allbridge.shop\/products\/keepers-of-a-movement","provider":"Hadley \u0026 West","version":"1.0","type":"link"}