William Henry Johnson was a painter associated with the Harlem Renaissance. As a young man, he was trained in the European classical style of painting. While in Europe he moved beyond the classical style as modernism became the trending movement. Upon returning to America, Johnson once again transitioned his painting style — this time into the folk-art tradition.
In 1943, at the height of World War II and a time when racial segregation permeated nearly every aspect of American society, the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City staged an unprecedented exhibition.
Hampton University Museum is once again open to the public. We have undergone our first renovation since the Museum moved into the Huntington Building in 1997.
Dr. John T. Biggers became one of most influential American art educators in the 20th century. His dedication to educating and inspiring the current and future generations would manifest in his own creations and those of his endeared students.
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Tree House Summer Camp 2020
Tree House Summer Camp 2020 What Time Is It?… VIRTUAL Tree House Summer Camp Time! This summer, Hampton University Museum hosted our first Virtual Tree
Hampton Museum Fashion Show 2019 https://youtu.be/HiSFkNJN10w The Hampton University Museum Fashion Show included creations from Ampofo Designs, Stretch Couture and LaKaye Mbah Designs. Models included
Spirit of the Renaissance: The Art of William H. Johnson & Malvin Gray Johnson January 24 – April 4, 2020 Former curator at the Hampton
Opening Reception for Spirit of the Renaissance Sunday, February 2, 2020, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Select to open as a pdf.
