Petrucci Family Foundation

Join us at Cree Wine Company on March 9th for a conversation with PFF artist Angela Pilgrim! Imbibe in some appetizers and a wine tasting, while learning more about Angela's artistic practice. Event Details: Cree Wine Company, 167 Perryville Rd, Hampton, NJ 08827 Sunday, March 9th, 3-5 PM $45 per person Register Here: https://lnkd.in/eKjzvGAt #NewJerseyEvents #ArtistTalks #WineTasting #ArtEvents

“American Duet: Jazz & Abstract Art” is open at the Bellagio Fine Art Gallery! This exhibition features 61 works by 34 modern and contemporary artists in the Petrucci Family Foundation Collection of African American Art. American Duet explores the convergence of jazz and abstract art as two essential art forms in the United States, with African American artists and musicians at the vanguard of both disciplines. We were thrilled to see art and music in action at the opening reception, with Al Johnson creating a new painting for MGM’s Fine Art Collection in response to live music by Elise Fiorillo and Patrick Hogan. “American Duet” is on view at the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art through June 1, 2025, from 10 a.m. - 6 pm. Daily. We highly encourage signing up for docent-led tours, held daily at 11 a.m. #AbstractArt #Jazz #AfricanAmericanArt #ArtHistory #ContemporaryArt #BlackArtinAmerica #BlackHistoryMonth #AbstractExpressionism #Bellagio #BGFA #LasVegas #artexhibition

We are excited to welcome two new works by Tokie Rome-Taylor to our collection! A part of Rome-Taylor’s series, "Rootwork: Seeds of Memory," these cyanotype-based works explore heritage and the universal kinship we all share with nature. Follow the link to learn more about these pieces and Tokie's artistic practice, written by PFF Collections Registrar Hannah Sirlin: https://lnkd.in/geWKez3N #contemporaryart #mixedmediaart #artistspotlight #artistfeature

Exciting news! We’ve just added seven new artworks to our collection! At PFF, we’re dedicated to amplifying diverse voices that reflect the breadth and depth of African American art. These latest pieces embody that mission, showcasing both established and emerging artists across a variety of styles and media. We’re thrilled to welcome two new artists: Renee Cox and Melvin W. Clark! Additionally, we’re proud to feature new works from Dianne Smith, Eustace Mamba, and Tokie Rome-Taylor, highlighting the evolution of their artistic journeys. Featured Artwork: PFF603: Dianne Smith, "Twilight in Harlem" PFF604: Melvin W. Clark, "Blowing Spirits" PFF605: Renee Cox, "Atlas" PFF606: Eustace Mamba, "Lavender Tea" PFF607: Eustace Mamba, "First Generation" PFF608: Tokie Rome-Taylor, "Caste Or Seed Variegated Blue" PFF609: Tokie Rome-Taylor, "A Layer Of Protection Variegated Blue" #NewAcquisitions #AfricanAmericanArt #PFFCollection #ReneeCox #MelvinWClark #DianneSmith #EustaceMamba #TokieRomeTaylor

Join us at the Maguire Art Museum (former home of the Barnes Foundation) to see "Queens, Gods, and Devotees," a selection of over 30 pieces from the PFF Collection curated by Susanna Gold! Opening Reception this Sunday from 12-2 PM! Read more about the exhibition here: https://lnkd.in/eEX6fxAk

We are proud to announce the launch of our new African American Art History Curriculum! Since partnering with several universities on student-curated exhibitions, we wanted to design a program that fosters greater engagement and scholarly exploration of African American art. Our new initiative aims to bridge educational gaps and enhance cultural literacy by integrating the PFF Collection into university art history, museum studies, and Africana studies courses. Read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/gJDMEzfB #africanamercanart #arthistory #arthistorycurriculum #artsandculture #artseducation

We are thrilled to announce our acquisition of two fabulous photographs by?Fabiola Jean-Louis, made possible by?Myrtis Bedolla! ------------- Caption courtesy of our wonderful summer marketing intern, Tioluwani Ariyibi: Fabiola Jean-Louis is a lecturer, conceptual artist, and visual activist who employs paper sculpting, photography, filmmaking, pottery, paper textiles, installation art, and painting in her work. "Paradise Lost” is a self-portrait from her series, “Atonement.” In it, she wears a dress and headpiece intricately sculpted out of paper (yep, you read that right. PAPER!) The image blends Catholic iconography with African symbolism (note the cross on the figure's head, the Ankh in her hands, the Classical European dress, and the African fabric covering the child). She stated that “this project is a reflection of [her] life - a journey of realizing impermanence, fear, guilt, and years of Catholic school. It is about [her] personal connection with God, and the reclamation of [her] Black, ancestral, spiritual identity.” In "Road to Freedom” a woman in a simple protective hairstyle with a middle part stands with her back to the viewer. As far as we can tell, she is unclothed, except for a white ruffled collar. The background is obscured, implying a murky, uncharted path ahead. Featured work: PFF573 - “Paradise Lost,” Archival Pigment Print, 2021, 31 x 25 11/16 in. PFF574 - “Road to Freedom,” Archival Pigment Print, 2019, 30 x 22 in.