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Studio Magazine is the leading magazine with a focus on artists of African descent locally, nationally, and internationally. The publication, well into its second decade of circulation, appears in print biannually and is updated weekly here.

Studio Visit: Sable Elyse Smith

Studio Visit: Sable Elyse Smith

Artist in Residence Sable Elyse Smith reflects on her conceptual practice and the continuous themes she wrestles with in her current and upcoming shows.

Studio Visit: Allison Janae Hamilton

Studio Visit: Allison Janae Hamilton

As she prepares for her culminating exhibition, I got to sit down with Artist in Residence Allison Janae Hamilton to talk about her process and inspirations for her work.

Welcoming Teen Leadership Council 2019

Welcoming Teen Leadership Council 2019

In the Teen Leadership Council, New York City-based teens foster a fun and safe space for teens to express creative ideas with The Studio Museum in Harlem.

Ancient to the Future

Ancient to the Future

In this excerpt from her essay in Black Refractions, Dr. Kellie Jones offers an intimate perspective on the story behind The Studio Museum in Harlem.

Welcoming Expanding the Walls 2019

Welcoming Expanding the Walls 2019

Fifteen participants from across New York City have been selected to participate in the teen photography program, Expanding the Walls.

New Acquisitions: AfriCOBRA

New Acquisitions: AfriCOBRA

AfriCOBRA (African Commune of Bad Relevant Artists), an African-American artist collective, was founded in 1968, the same year as The Studio Museum in Harlem. In November 2018,...

A Collection is Born

A Collection is Born

In this excerpt from her essay in Black Refractions: Highlights from The Studio Museum in Harlem, curator Connie H. Choi traces the history of collecting at The Studio Museum in...

A Legacy of Leadership: Kinshasha Holman Conwill

A Legacy of Leadership: Kinshasha Holman Conwill

Kinshasha Holman Conwill shares her personal perspectives and stories about her time at the helm of the Museum from 1980 to 1999.

A Legacy of Leadership: Dr. Lowery Stokes Sims

A Legacy of Leadership: Dr. Lowery Stokes Sims

Dr. Lowery Stokes Sims shares her personal perspectives and stories about her time at the helm of the Museum from 2000 to 2007.

A Legacy of Leadership: Dr. Mary Schmidt Campbell

A Legacy of Leadership: Dr. Mary Schmidt Campbell

Dr. Mary Schmidt Campbell shares her personal perspectives and stories about her time at the helm of the Museum from 1977 to 1987.

A Legacy of Leadership: Edward S. Spriggs

A Legacy of Leadership: Edward S. Spriggs

Edward S. Spriggs shares his personal perspectives and stories about his time at the helm of the Museum from 1969 to 1975.

Gala 2018

Gala 2018

The Studio Museum in Harlem held its annual fall Gala on Thursday, October 18, with a festive evening of dinner and dancing in celebration of the Museum’s 50th anniversary.

Letter from the Director: 50th Anniversary Issue

Letter from the Director: 50th Anniversary Issue

On the evening of September 24, 1968, The Studio Museum in Harlem opened its very first exhibition with a reception celebrating Tom Lloyd: Electronic Refractions II.

Walking inHarlem with the Second Grade

Walking inHarlem with the Second Grade

School's out, but The Studio Museum in Harlem continues to educate and inspire all year long! Jennifer Harley, School and Educator Programs Coordinator, reflects on the Museum's...

New Folk

New Folk

Throughout history, art has been an innate expression of human creativity and communication. Through the ruins and artifacts of civilizations across the globe—from the...

Book Review: Black Performance on the Outskirts of

Book Review: Black Performance on the Outskirts of the Left by Malik Gaines

Malik Gaines, an assistant professor of performing arts at New York University, attempts a very compelling high-wire act with this ambitious book, which leaps between a...

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