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David C. Driskell celebrated in Kindred Spirits Exhibition at Fisk University Van Vechten Gallery - Nashville PRIDE, Inc.

The Kindred Spirits: Intergenerational Forms of Expression, 1966–1999 exhibition at Fisk University explores the legacy of its Art Department, particularly under David C. Driskell. It highlights the influence of African diasporic arts and artistic contributions from faculty, students, and the broader Nashville community. The exhibition connects historical art movements with contemporary discourse and runs through June 1, 2025

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