Phillips New York Celebrates Black Excellence in Fine Art

International auction house Phillips recently held an innovative exhibition with groundbreaking works exclusively by African American artists. Titled "AMERICAN AFRICAN AMERICAN," the show presented paintings, photography and sculptures from the '50s until now. "It gives proper recognition to these extraordinary artists of the mid-20th and early 21st centuries alongside their contemporaries," says Arnold Lehman, Director Emeritus of the Brooklyn Museum, who curated the show. Phillips presented a ...