BBMNHA Benefit & Art Exhibition
The Bronzeville-Black Metropolis National Heritage Area celebrates Black History Month 2025 with the Purvis Young: Messenger of Salvation and Liberation art exhibition at Zolla Lieberman Gallery.
Schedule of Events
February 27, 2025
Art Exhibitions
5:00 PM– 8:00 PM
Purvis Young: Messenger of Liberation and Salvation.
Raymond Thomas: Cry Loud and Spare Not
Panel Discussion on Chicago's Wall of Respect and It's Impact on Black Art And Culture.
6:00 P.M.
Exhibition Public Opening:
January 31, 2025 – March 8, 2025
Purvis Young, Raymond Thomas Exhibition Program
February 27
Location
Zolla Lieberman Gallery
325 W Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60654
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Purvis Young and Larry Clemons
Photo Credit: Larry T. Clemons Collection
Giving Back
Purvis Square Scarf
Purvis Square Scarf
Purvis Square Scarf
Susan Aurinko x Purvis Young
Purvis Young was known for his horses and this scarf has horses! Nine of Young’s paintings, filled with color and movement, inspired Aurinko to create a grid much like her Poésie grids.
Purvis Pastel Scarf
Purvis Square Scarf
Purvis Square Scarf
Susan Aurinko x Purvis Young
For the Purvis Pastel scarf, Aurinko took a bright panoramic painting with greens on one end and pinks on the other, and reversed it, cleverly merging the two green ends into a single center that moves outward into the vibrant pink ends. Very Miami! (Purvis’ hometown)
Purvis Long Scarf
Purvis Square Scarf
Purvis Long Scarf
Susan Aurinko x Purvis Young
For the Purvis Long scarf, Aurinko chose one of Young’s drawings of figures in a line. She repeated it, and then flipped that long row upside down so the figures would be standing on both edges, separating them with a black line to merge at the ends with the border.