Bearden and the Shape of Jazz to Come
Can You Hear a Painting Swing? What does a Romare Bearden collage sound like? To some, it’s the cool syncopation of Miles Davis, the layered storytelling of a John Coltrane solo, or the staccato snap of Ella Fitzgerald’s phrasing. Bearden didn’t just love jazz—he lived it, translated it, and reimagined
Romare Bearden & the Power of Community in Art
Can Art Build a Movement? What role does art play in shaping communities? Is it simply a reflection of the world, or can it actively transform society? For Romare Bearden, art was never just about individual expression—it was about collective action, dialogue, and social change. A towering figure in 20th-century
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