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by Grace Elizabeth Hackney<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Left to right: Victor D’Amico, Director of the Museum of Modern Art\u2019s Educational Program; Dr. William Jay Schieffelin, oldest trustee of Hampton Institute; Mrs. Nicra J. Fitchett, graduate of Hampton Institute; Dr. Ralph Bridgman, President-Elect of Hampton Institute. Pictured in front of Crossing the Bridge by John Biggers. Courtesy of MoMA.<\/figcaption><\/figure>
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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.<\/p>

\u201cThe work of the students at Hampton Institute is a healthy and promising example of the creative potentiality of the American Negro,\u201d said Victor D’Amico, Director of MoMA’s Educational Program at the time.<\/p>

Titled Young Negro Art<\/em>, this exhibition exclusively showcased the works of students from Hampton Institute (now Hampton University). It was a groundbreaking moment, not only for the young artists whose works hung on the walls of one of the world’s most prestigious museums but also for the broader recognition of Black artistic expression in a field that had long marginalized their voices.<\/p>

At the center of this revolution was Viktor Lowenfeld, an Austrian Jewish art educator who had fled Europe during the Holocaust and joined Hampton\u2019s faculty in 1939.<\/p>

Lowenfeld brought with him a philosophy that placed deep value on self-expression, cultural heritage and the psychological impact of art. Unlike many art educators of his time, he recognized the unique artistic language of his Black students, encouraging them to draw from their lived experiences, traditions, and ancestral roots.<\/p>

\u201cAlmost all of them, when they attempted to draw, drew white persons and not Negro features,\u201d said Lowenfeld of new art students at Hampton when speaking on how he approaches teaching.<\/p>

Under his guidance, Hampton’s art department became a nurturing space where students could explore their identities and redefine the narrative of Black creativity.<\/p>

Among the students profoundly shaped by this environment was Dr. John T. Biggers, who would go on to become one of the most significant muralists of the 20th century. However, in 1943, he was still an emerging artist, refining his craft and discovering the power of visual storytelling.<\/p>

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Dr. Biggers had more works in the show than any other student \u2014 12 works total \u2014 and was regarded as \u201cperhaps the most talented\u201d out of all the students in a press release<\/a> from MoMA regarding the exhibition.<\/p>

A mural that received mixed reviews was The Dying Soldier<\/em>: a piece that covered themes surrounding involuntary military service.<\/p>

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John Biggers painting his mural, Dying Soldier (1942). Courtesy of Texas State Historical Association.<\/figcaption><\/figure>

\u201cOf the screaming propaganda of John T. Biggers\u2019 picture, the less said is the better\u201d said an art critic from Art News about the mural. Today, the location of Dying Soldier<\/em> is unknown, and the piece has not been on view to the public since 1957 in Chicago.<\/p>

The exhibition also included pieces by Annabelle Baker, John Bean, Joseph Mack, Alfred Martin, Junius Redwood, George Spencer, and Frank Steward.<\/p>

Night Scene<\/em>, an oil painting by Redwood, was acquired by MoMA, \u201cThe subtle opposition of round figures and sack to the stern horizontals of the cart, the deft balance of brand highlights, the freshness of color \u2014 these are qualities which artists of far longer training might envy,\u201d said of the painting in the Museum bulletin.<\/p>

Unfortunately, Redwood could not attend the exhibition because he had been drafted into the navy.<\/p>

The MoMA exhibition was a watershed moment for Biggers and his peers. It was an acknowledgment that their work \u2014 rooted in African American life, spirituality, and resilience \u2014 deserved a place on the national stage.<\/p>

The inclusion of an exhibition exclusively featuring Black student artists from an HBCU in one of the world\u2019s foremost modern art institutions was nothing short of revolutionary. At a time when Black artists were systematically excluded from major galleries and museums, MoMA\u2019s decision to present Young Negro Art<\/em> signaled a shift, however incremental, toward recognizing the artistic contributions of Black Americans.<\/p>

For Hampton\u2019s students, the exhibition was more than just a moment of recognition \u2014 it was a validation of their artistic vision and cultural identity. In a society that often sought to suppress Black expression, MoMA provided a platform where their voices could be seen and heard.<\/p>

The significance of this cannot be overstated: these young artists were asserting their place in the canon of American art at a time when few institutions were willing to acknowledge their brilliance.<\/p>

The student exhibition ran from October 6 through November 28 in 1943. Eighty years later, the legacy of Young Negro Art<\/em> continues to resonate. The exhibition laid the groundwork for future generations of Black artists, curators, and scholars who continue to challenge the boundaries of representation in the art world. It also serves as a testament to the transformative power of historically Black colleges and universities in fostering artistic excellence.<\/p>

As contemporary institutions grapple with issues of diversity and inclusion in the arts, the story of the 1943 MoMA exhibition remains a vital reminder: Black artists have always been here, creating, innovating, and shaping culture \u2014 long before the art world was ready to recognize them.<\/p>

Now, the Hampton Museum is further highlighting and honoring Black American art history through an exhibition celebrating Dr. Biggers: John T. Biggers, Dance of Creation<\/em>, which will be on view starting April 13, 2025.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Grace is a graduating senior journalism major at Hampton University, from Philadelphia, PA. She has a passion for communications across arts and culture, with hopes of becoming an art curator and working for communications teams in art spaces. Post graduation, Hackney will be interning at the Barnes Foundation, a museum in Philadelphia, working in their PR\/Marketing\/Membership department.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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