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INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ART

As you our supporters may know the International Review of African American Art (IRAAA) has not been published since our last issue, volume 30, no. 2 in 2020.  Due to Covid 19 and the expense to print this class-act journal we have taken a pause.  Through the generous funding of The Terra Foundation of American Art the Hampton University Museum is currently collaborating with a consultant to analyze, assess and re-situate the IRAAA.
 
In 1976, Dr. Samella Sanders Lewis, and friends began Black Art: an International Quarterly.  Lewis and friends, concern about the low visibility of African American artists, was transferred to Hampton University when we acquired the journal in 1991 with Juliette Harris, as the editor until her retirement.  It is even more important today that we continue the legacy of Dr. Lewis.
 
We will keep you updated on our progress.  In the meantime, please purchase back issues of the journal when you visit the Museum or visit our online Store.
 
Thank you for your continued support. 
 
Vanessa D. Thaxton-Ward, Ph.D.
Director, Hampton University Museum and Archives

What makes the IRAAA Special

The International Review of African American Art is the only periodical spanning the history of African American Art and covering contemporary art, design and visual culture.

Included in the IRAAA are:

  • art and healing
  • art and mathematics
  • the art market, 19th century art and society
  • trends in contemporary visual culture
  • art and eastern philosophies
  • design
  • craft art
  • artist and the garden
  • spirit of ritual
  • magic of technology
  • 1960s art of cultural revolution
  • modem masters
  • collecting and conservation
  • photographic art
  • image and identity
  • Black American Indian connection in art
  • color reproductions of artwork
  • elegant design

The IRAAA is a journal of exceptional quality to collect. Back issues can be purchased on our Store. Further inquires can be made of Deanna Brooks at 757-727-5308 or send an email to deanna.brooks@hamptonu.edu

 

IRAAA — The World Through the Prism of Art