Tidbits: Pocket-Sized Art History | Ep 7: African American Quilting

Dive into some art history for beginners, hosted by Gallery Manager Kristina. This week we take a look at the vibrant and colorful history of African American quilting, specifically by studying two artists: Harriet Powers and Bisa Butler. About Tidbits: Join Gallery Manager Kristina in a sparknotes-style journey through art history, making stops at artworks you may have heard about and some that may be entirely new to you. The episodes are not arranged chronologically or in any other recognizable semblance of order; just the way this information lives in her brain. Featuring historical context, artistic influences, and also some completely biased personal opinions, hop on this magic school bus for art nerds and join Kristina to geek out over some cool stuff. Watch all episodes of Tidbits at https://www.riverartsinc.org/tidbits​ Music: "Know Myself" by Patrick Patrikios, via YouTube Music Sources: -https://www.blackartinamerica.com/index.php/2018/11/09/the-quilting-tradition/ (By Shantay Robinson) -https://www.quilting-in-america.com/african-american-quilts.html -https://blog.fabrics-store.com/2020/10/20/power-and-purpose-the-history-of-african-american-quilting/ -"1885 – 1886 Harriet Powers's Bible Quilt". Smithsonian: National Museum of American History. Smithsonian Institution -https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harriet_Powers -https://www.artic.edu/exhibitions/9324/bisa-butler-portraits -https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bisa_Butler -Bisa butler portrait photo https://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/December-2020/Bisa-Butler-Art/ -Bible quilt image: https://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/search/object/nmah_556462 -https://www.claireoliver.com/artists/bisa-butler/#works