The Frances Young Tang
Teaching Museum and Art Gallery
at Skidmore College
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Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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Collection Artwork
Artist
Kwame Brathwaite (Brooklyn, New York, 1938 – 2023, New York, New York)
Title
Untitled (Riis beach with Jimmy, Kwame and Elombe)
Creation date
1963, printed 2018
Materials
archival pigment print
Dimensions
paper size: 17 x 17 in.
image size: 15 x 15 in.
Credit Line
Tang purchase
Place of Creation
probably photographed at "The People's Beach," Jacob Riis Park, Queens, New York, New York, United States, North America
Accession Number
2018.24.10
Edition
AP (edition of 10 + 1 AP)
Object Type
Photographs

Object Label

“There’s so much history that must be made known, so much to share…my goal has always been to pass that legacy on and make sure that for generations to come, everyone who sees my work knows the greatness of our people.” —Kwame Brathwaite

From the exhibition: Where Words Falter: Art and Empathy (July 9 – December 18, 2022)

Ongoing Research

Research on our collection is ongoing. If you have resources you’d like to share, please contact Associate Curator Rebecca McNamara.
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Where Words Falter: Art and Empathy
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