ArtTalk: Curlee Raven Holton with the Phillips' Mill Community Association
January 21, 2026: Laura Womack and Curlee Raven Holton discuss Holton’s career as a painter and printmaker, with a particular focus on printmaking as a medium of politics. They discuss how his work uses symbolism and provocative figurative representations to engage viewers in conversations about race, poverty, class, and isolation.
Read MoreArtist Conversation with Curlee Raven Holton and Dr. Ashley Jordan with the Historical Society of Pennsylvania (HSP)
June 27, 2025
Artist Curlee Raven Holton and Dr. Ashley Jordan (CEO, African American Museum in Philadelphia) explored the intersection of art, history, and social justice. Holton served as HSP's 2025 Artist in Residence with his new artist book, The Sublime Narrative of Self Emancipation. This dialogue highlighted the enduring legacy of the Pennsylvania Abolition Society and Holton’s creative response to archival stories of resistance, resilience, and liberation that continue to shape our understanding of freedom and community today.
Read MoreFrom the Collectors' Preview Reception of A COLLABORATION OF CREATIVITY: PRINT WORK BY DAVID C. DRISKELL.
Dr. Curlee Holton who curated this show talks to us about his printmaking collaboration with David Driskell. The exhibition showcases the artistic genius of Driskell, the printmaking mastery of Holton, and the power of collaboration.
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