Philanthropists Bernard and Shirley Pooler Kinsey continue to spread their message of the importance of Black art, culture and historical document in a new book The Kinsey Collection: Shared Treasures of Bernard and Shirley Kinsey, Where Art and History Intersect. Get all the details under the hood. The 155-page gem is a wonderful coffee table book that showcases the couple's incredible art collection, reflecting a rich cultural and historical heritage that the Kinseys are preserving for future generations. It includes works by African American artists such as Romare Bearden, Elizabeth Catlett, Sam Gilliam, and Jacob Lawrence, as well as documents and artifacts related to figures such as Frederick Douglas, Phillis Wheatley, Alain Locke, and many others.
As the Kinseys prepare for their showing at the Smithsonian in Washington, DC later this year, they are making personal appearances and autographing their book to throngs of art enthusiasts all over the country. According to Bernard, "It has been nothing but a labor of love."
All proceeds are going to the The Kinsey Foundation, to promote the teaching of African American history through art in education systems across the nation.
Sharing a booth with the Huntington Libray, the book will be available for purchase April 24-25 at UCLA for the annual LA Times Festival of Books event. The booth is #342 on the main quad between Royce Hall and Powell Library.
The Kinsey have developed quite a following on Facebook with hopes that individuals from around the world will be exposed to these phenomenal works.
They both look forward to seeing you there.