Tag: david c. driskell

‘Deity of the Circle’ explores African and Jewish history, trauma and resilience

The Driskell Center’s latest installation blends cultures and artistic mediums, including video, sculpture and tapestry, to invoke themes of displacement and belonging.

Joe Wicke
April 7, 2025

Latest Driskell Center exhibition examines horrifying reality of capitalism

"Dewey Crumpler: Life Studies” exhibit explores capitalism and the exploitation of marginalized communities.

Tolu Talabi
October 1, 2024

UMD Driskell Center holds symposium to preserve Black art

The symposium featured the Driskell Center’s archives collection, which includes an exhibition of more than 70 artworks made by various Black artists.

Freelance Reporter
April 23, 2024

Driskell Center exhibition honoring ‘Driskell & Friends’ to open this Friday

The Gallery will house the upcoming exhibition “Driskell & Friends: Creativity, Collaboration, and Friendship,” featuring 70 works of art from Driskell and 35 Black artists he was personally connected to.

Olivia Yasharoff
February 21, 2024

Exhibition honoring David C. Driskell highlights community, letter writing

This show is the second of a series honoring the story and legacy of the Driskell Center and the late David C. Driskell himself.

Freelance Reporter
September 16, 2022

Driskell Center’s “American Landscapes” exhibit highlights paintings by Black artists

The exhibit, which will run through November 19, will be accompanied by a symposium on October 28 called "American Landscapes: Nature, Beauty, and History."

Christine Zhu
September 14, 2021

Hyattsville City Council, residents discuss alternative names for Magruder Park

The Hyattsville City Council is considering renaming the park after David Driskell, a former University of Maryland professor and renowned artist.

Khushboo Rathore
April 7, 2021

“An institution”: Friends and colleagues mourn renowned artist David Driskell

He died last week of complications from the coronavirus.

Diamondback Staff
April 10, 2020

Review: The Driskell Center’s latest exhibition illustrates African American experiences

“[Un]Common Collections" is a tribute to great African American art collectors.

Morgan Pravato
September 30, 2019