COLUMBUS, OHIO (AAPDN) – When MacArthur “Genius” fellow Aminah Robinson died in 2015 she entrusted nearly her entire estate to the Columbus Museum of Art.
Robinson’s driving force was, as she put it, “to celebrate the everyday lives and culture of Black people and their endurance through centuries of injustice.” For seven decades Robinson worked prodigiously to create paintings, books, journals, prints, murals, sheet music, sculptures, textiles and more, that reflected African American history and African philosophical ideas.
In November 2020, the Columbus Museum of Art will unveil an immersive, landmark exhibition that documents and preserves Robinson’s rich legacy. On behalf of the Museum, the Ohio University Press is distributing the accompanying book:
| Raggin’ On: The Art of Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson’s House and Journals
Key features of this exciting exhibition and book include: This is the first major book and exhibition of Robinson’s work since her death; The book’s text and illustrations reveal Robinson’s distinct, optimistic vision and inclusive, multi-cultural artistic philosophy; Robinson’s critically acclaimed body of work is a remarkable presentation of African American history; Robinson’s beloved Columbus home and the historic Shepard neighborhood she cherished figure prominently; and Aminah remains a monumental cultural figure in Ohio and beyond. In addition to Robinson’s art, this exhibition and catalog include furnishings she made for her house; books from her impressive library; collections of buttons, fabrics, canes, dolls, and thimbles; art she traded with other artists; and photo enlargements of her living spaces and studios.
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