Land of Beauty, 'Despair' ; Artists Show Jamaica's Many Sides

The Washington Times › September 18, 2006

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The culture and heritage of Jamaica as well as the journey of Jamaican immigrants is captured in vivid color and texture at the Art Museum of the Americas.

"New Possessions: Jamaican Artists in the U.S.," produced in honor of the 44th anniversary of Jamaican independence, features the works of 15 contemporary artists of Jamaican heritage who live and work in the United States. The artists express different viewpoints and moods on the journey of their people as well as using vastly different paintbrushes and media.

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Land of Beauty, 'Despair' ; Artists Show Jamaica's Many Sides

"New Possessions" is a temporary exhibition that will be on display through Oct. 29. Its home at the Art Museum of the Americas is a natural fit. The museum was established by the Organization of American States in 1976 in a tribute to t...

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