In celebration of the centennial birthday and the many contributions of artist Romare Bearden, The Studio Museum of Harlem created The Bearden Project; a collection of works by contemporary artists who have been influenced and inspired by the famous artist. Expect to see dynamic pieces from Xaviera Simmons, Lorna Simpson, Shinique Smith, Mickalene Thomas among many others. On The Bearden Project official website some of the featured artists share a some examples of their work along with a synopsis of how they were influenced by Bearden; these are great reads, especially if you can't make it to the exhibition.
Learn more about The Bearden Project here.
