ARTFEED — Contemporary Art Intelligence

African American Abstract Masters Exhibition at Anita Shapolsky Gallery

exhibition · 2026-05-01

In honor of Black History Month, the Anita Shapolsky Gallery and Art Foundation on the Upper East Side is showcasing an exhibit called 'African American Abstract Masters.' Curated by Dr. Mary Anne Rose, the display includes works from influential artists such as Frank Bowling, Betty Blayton, and Ed Clark, among others. The exhibit aims to highlight significant contributions to abstract art by African American creators. A notable poster invites attendees to reflect on their familiarity with these artists, asking, "Do you know these people? Why not?" The exhibition will be open to the public until April 24.

Key facts

  • Exhibition titled 'African American Abstract Masters' at Anita Shapolsky Gallery and Art Foundation
  • Curated by Dr. Mary Anne Rose
  • Presented in celebration of Black History Month
  • Features works by Frank Bowling, Betty Blayton, Ed Clark, Herbert Gentry, Bill Hutson, Sam Middleton, Joe Overstreet, Thomas Sills, Merton Simpson, and Frank Wimberley
  • Poster poses questions: 'Do you know these people? Why not?'
  • On view through April 24
  • Location: 152 East 65th Street, Upper East Side
  • Originally highlighted as an artcritical PIC in February 2010

Entities

Artists

  • Frank Bowling
  • Betty Blayton
  • Ed Clark
  • Herbert Gentry
  • Bill Hutson
  • Sam Middleton
  • Joe Overstreet
  • Thomas Sills
  • Merton Simpson
  • Frank Wimberley

Institutions

  • Anita Shapolsky Gallery and Art Foundation
  • artcritical

Locations

  • Upper East Side
  • 152 East 65th Street
  • New York City
  • United States

Sources