Baltimore Museum of Art Rehangs Collection to Center Black Artists

The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) has unveiled a new rehang titled Every Day: Selections from the Collection, which emphasizes the contributions of Black artists often overlooked in art history. Curated by Katy Siegel and Cecilia Wichmann, the exhibition displays 50 pieces created from the postwar era to the present, organized into seven themes: history, ritual, violence, material, gesture, form, and identity, featuring pairings of Black and white artists, such as Stephen Towns alongside Andy Warhol. Additionally, Isaac Julien's video Baltimore, which highlights cultural landmarks, is included. BMA director Christopher Bedford reaffirmed the institution's dedication to showcasing underrepresented artists. This exhibit will be available until January 5, 2020, alongside Generations: A History of Black Abstract Art, which opens on September 29, 2019.