Mississippi Museum of Art Showcases Over 100 Iconic Photographs Capturing Mid-Century Black Arts
The Mississippi Museum of Art in Jackson is presenting an exhibition titled "Photography and the Black Arts Movement, 1955-1985," running from July 25 to November 8. The show features over 100 photographs from more than 100 photographers, including works by Ralph Arnold, Ernest Withers, Ming Smith, Kwame Brathwaite, Doris Derby, Horace Ové, and Barkley L. Hendricks. The exhibition spans editorial images, personal portraits, and collages that document the Black experience during the mid-20th century, from protest movements to cultural expression.
