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American Folk Art: Celebrating the Creativity and Craftsmanship of Everyday Artisans 

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At the same time, though, his sculptures took on an almost historicizing totemic quality, a combination of past and present that perhaps contributed to Edmonson’s solo showcase in 1937 at New York’s Museum of Modern Art, the first retrospective held at the lauded museum to honor an African-American artist.

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American Folk Art: Celebrating the Creativity and Craftsmanship of Everyday Artisans 

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At the same time, though, his sculptures took on an almost historicizing totemic quality, a combination of past and present that perhaps contributed to Edmonson’s solo showcase in 1937 at New York’s Museum of Modern Art, the first retrospective held at the lauded museum to honor an African-American artist.

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Taste test: artist-made desserts will be shown (and eaten) in New York gallery’s one-night exhibition

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CAKE , 28 June, 6-9pm, Olympia, New York Food Exhibitions New York City Share Subscribe to The Art Newspaper’s digital newsletter for your daily digest of essential news, views and analysis from the international art world delivered directly to your inbox.

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The Glasgow Boys: Scotland’s Answer to Impressionism

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Drawing inspiration from French realists and impressionists, as well as Dutch and French art, The Glasgow Boys were artistic radicals. This greatly benefited the Glasgow Boys, as the increased wealth brought with it a progressive interest in art and helped to fund the group’s activities. This is Scotland’s answer to Impressionism.