Museum of Biblical Art, New York: Ashe to Amen, African Americans and Biblical Imagery, February 15-May 26, 2013

New Jerusalem, c. 1957-1974
Sister Gertrude Morgan (1900-1980)
New Orleans, Louisiana

Ashe to Amen African Americans and Biblical Imagery February 15–May 26, 2

The exhibition examines the complex place of the Bible in the life and art of African Americans, with particular emphasis on how biblical traditions were used by artists of African descent to help cope with the life that was imposed on them in the Americas. Although the majority of the works included in the exhibition date from the 19th and 20th centuries, they often reflect the experiences of the Middle Passage and slavery, which left their indelible mark on the artistic consciousness of the African American community. Major support for MOBIA’s exhibitions and programs has been provided by American Bible Society and by Howard and Roberta Ahmanson.  Ashe to Amen: African Americans and Biblical Imagery is made possible by the generous support of New York Theological Seminary, the National Endowment for the Arts, New York Amsterdam News, and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.  Support for children’s educational programs is provided, in part, by TD Charitable Foundation. Organized by MOBIA, Ashe to Amen: African Americans and Biblical Imagery will be on view at MOBIA February 15 – May 26, 2013; at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture June 22 – September 29, 2013; and at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens October 20, 2013 – January 5, 2014. Comment by email: Hi Bill – Thank you for taking the time to read about the exhibition and bring it to the attention of others. Best regards, Andrew [Andrew Decker]