Romare Bearden: Artist as Activist and Visionary

Frick Art & Historical CenterScore 39.3

April 30, 2022 - September 18, 2022 Romare Bearden: Artist as Activist and Visionary This exhibition considers Romare Bearden (1911–1988) as an artist of social conscience and action. Drawing on his own experiences, Bearden created narratives that reflect both the nostalgic rural North Carolina of his childhood and the vibrant urban life of places like Pittsburgh and Harlem. His work layers themes from literature…