“This book celebrates and invites regional and national art enthusiasts, collectors, and educators to discover and reacquaint themselves with American artists of African descent.”
—Halima Taha, From the Foreword
Hearne Fine Art in Little Rock, Arkansas, commemorates twenty years of exhibiting and promoting African American art with the publication of Collaborations. The book, featuring internationally and nationally acclaimed artists, including eleven Arkansans, is complete with vivid color reproductions of the artwork of fifty-seven artists. It is organized by medium and features work from artists who have exhibited in solo and group exhibitions at Hearne Fine Art. Each image is accompanied by a brief profile of the artist as well as a personal statement. It is a vibrant testimonial to the longevity and commitment to excellence that has come to be the trademark of this distinguished gallery. The selection of artists illuminates the diversity of styles and media and includes watercolor, pastel, sculpture, printmaking, photography, mixed media, fiber art, oil, and acrylic on canvas. Collaborations also includes a unique collection of titles from the Limited Editions Club.