The Black Portrait @ Rush Arts Gallery 3/31-5/21/11

Felandus Thames

I had been meaning to tell you all about this show, The Black Portrait  currently on display @ Rush Arts Gallery in Chelsea, NYC till 5/21/11, that you must go and see. Natasha Logan and photographer and friend Hank Willis Thomas did an splendid job co-curating this show. it is very strong in content , theme and great imagery. You can easily move this show to the Studio Museum of Harlem or any museum for that matter. The work of Felandus Thames (shown above) was one of my very favorite gems to be discovered as part of this interesting take of black portraiture. I highly recommended.

The Black Portrait

March 31st – May 21st 

Curated by Hank Willis Thomas and Natasha L. Logan 

Toyin Odutola Untitled (part of a Polyptych) 14”x11” Ink on paper, 2011 

Participating Artists

Christine Wong Yap
Coby Kennedy
Delphine Diallo
Duron Jackson
Felandus Thames
Kajahl Benes
Kambui Olujimi
Keisha Scarville
Shane Aslan Selzer
Toyin Odutola

Opening Reception Thursday, March 31st 6-8 pm

Luck of the Draw

Come get lucky Wednesday, July 8th, for Luck Of The Draw, a raffle of small artworks with proceeds supporting future exhibitions at Rush Arts and Corridor Gallery.

For ticket information and to RSVP please contact us: 212.691.9552 or 718.230.5002

Individual tickets are $175 and guarantees a choice of artwork based on the order of the draw. Artwork will be presented anonymously; artist name will be revealed after the work is chosen.

For 13 years, Rush Arts has introduced to the art world some of the best and brightest creative talent who have gone on to make significant cultural and artistic contributions - several of which have gone on to international fortune and fame. This is a perfect opportunity to show your support and win a great piece of art at the same time.

This festive evening will include music, a live performance, refreshments and end with the raffle call. There will also be artworks for silent auction.

Individual Raffle Ticket $175 Individual Party Ticket w/o Raffle $50


To Purchase tickets for LUCK OF THE DRAW onlineclick the link

For ticket information and to RSVP please contact us: 212.691.9552 or 718.230.5002