Back to ExhibitionsIn the 1960s, Kwame Brathwaite (1938-2023) used photography to promote “Black is Beautiful” through the artist collectives he helped create—the African Jazz Art Society and Studios (AJASS) and Grandassa Models.
Building on that legacy, this exhibition highlights the artist’s independent studio work in the 1970s. From shooting gorgeous, color-saturated portraits in his studio, to capturing musicians Nina Simone and Marvin Gaye mid-performance, new creative stories emerged with a new decade.
The exhibition includes some never-before-seen images from the artist’s archive.
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Image courtesy of Jason Masters.
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Image courtesy of Jason Masters.
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Image courtesy of Jason Masters.
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Image courtesy of Jason Masters.
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Image courtesy of Jason Masters.
Programs & Events
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GET TICKETSExhibition Tours
April 26, June 21, July 26 / 10:30 a.m.Take a guided look at several carefully selected works on view and leave with a deeper understanding of the exhibition.
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GET TICKETSPine Bluff Through the Lens: Artist Talk with Michael Grice
June 18, 2025 / 6:00 p.m.Experience the compelling photography of Geleve Grice as his son, Michael Grice, delves into his father’s legacy and explores connections to Kwame Brathwaite: The 1970s.
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GET TICKETSA Legacy of Images: Art Talk with Kwame Brathwaite Jr.
July 31, 2025 / 6:00 p.m.Examine the work and legacy of famed photographer Kwame Brathwaite through the unique, personal perspective of his son, Kwame Brathwaite Jr.
This exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts.