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This is a very fine example of the work of Vanzant

This is a very fine example of the work of Vanzant Driver, a self-taught Visionary artist from Houston, Texas. It is the first work by the artist to be added to Ogden Museum's Permanent Collection. ⁣
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This weekend, donor Gavin Newman delivered the work to the Museum where it was immediately placed on display as part of “Knowing Who We Are: A 20th Anniversary Exhibition.”⁣
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(Vanzant Driver, “Untitled (Church),” c. 1985, glass with integral wooden base, Gift of Gavin Newman, in memory of John Lunsford)

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Explore the past and present 🎨⁣ ⁣ The newly

Explore the past and present 🎨⁣
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The newly opened sections of our 20th anniversary exhibition are a must-visit for anyone who appreciates the beauty and complexity of 19th century academic painting and Southern regionalism. ⁣
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Born in 1965, Ronald Lockett was the youngest of a

Born in 1965, Ronald Lockett was the youngest of a group of highly influential Black artists that sprang from Birmingham, Alabama area in the wake of the Civil Rights Movement. Over the course of his short life, Ronald Locket created over 400 works.⁣
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In this untitled piece from c. 1990, Lockett has extended the deer allegory to his brother, David, who was taken prisoner in the opening days of the Gulf War. He was freed at the end of the war, and returned home to Alabama. Unlike the verdant green works of a deer tangled in a fence (representing the artist himself), this work shows a proud and strong buck (representing his brother) lost in the darkest night. ⁣

(Ronald Lockett, "Untitled," c. 1990, Mixed media on wood, 48 x 48 inches, Gift of Mike Behr)
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Exclusive Sneak Peek!⁣ ⁣ A portion of our thir

Exclusive Sneak Peek!⁣
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A portion of our third floor is now open, offering a glimpse into a section of our 20th anniversary exhibition, "19th Century Academic Painting through Southern Regionalism.⁣"
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From crayons to canvas, Ogden Museum inspires the

From crayons to canvas, Ogden Museum inspires the next generation of artists to imagine and explore the rich cultural heritage of the South.⁣
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Join us this spring at Ogden Museum and create pow

Join us this spring at Ogden Museum and create powerful imagery through digital photography at Ogden Museum’s Adult Photo Studi-O 📷⁣
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With the guidance of teaching artist Leah Floyd, your class will explore still life, portraiture, collage and more!⁣
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Gain exclusive access to behind-the-scenes Museum spaces and leave with a curated photography series based on a chosen theme. Don't miss out on this in-depth, four-week Adult Photo Studi-O. The class will meet from 1 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4, 11, 18 & 25. Register on our website, linked in our bio.⁣
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Questions? Email education@ogdenmuseum.org.⁣
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