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Still from Color, courtesy of John Campbell

Color

Celebrate Black Art & History on Screen

  • Saturday, February 8, 2025
  • 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • East Building Auditorium
  • Films
  • In-person
  • Registration Required
  • Drop-In Registration

Join us for a post-screening discussion with artist Alteronce Gumby and Kanitra Fletcher, associate curator of African American and Afro-Diasporic art, National Gallery of Art, in person.

Color explores many facets to the world’s abundant spectrum. Beginning by exploring what color means to visual artist Alteronce Gumby and how it influences his work, this new documentary highlights conversations with scholars, artists, and advocates from around the world, each offering a unique take on the role of color in their lives. It includes commentary by renowned color expert Jerome Lamaar, pigment specialist Michael Ambron, marine ecologist Catherine Kim, filmmaker Shondiin Mayo, and advocate Karima Bengara. (John Campbell, 2024, DCP, 102 minutes)

Part of the Celebrate Black Art & History on Screen series.