Orville the Poet Reads His Poem Inspired by Theaster Gates’s “Ground Rules”
What’s in your he(art)? Watch Orville the Poet, a Maryland-based spoken word artist, perform an original poem titled “Between the Lines” in front of the poem’s inspiration, Theaster Gates’s Ground Rules (black line). As part of Gates’s Ground Rules series, Ground Rules (black line) repurposes gymnasium floors from decommissioned Chicago high schools, exploring themes of community preservation, access, and social order. Inspired by Gates’s work, Orville the Poet bridges the worlds of visual art and poetry. On Saturday, September 23rd, 2023, celebrated poets from across the nation came together for “Poetry is a country” to read original poetry inspired by works in our collection.
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Video: Print Like a Great: Elizabeth Catlett
What happens when legacy, artistry, and womanhood collide? LaToya Hobbs creates a stunning woodcut portrait of Naima Mora, inspired by the life and work of legendary printmaker Elizabeth Catlett—Naima’s own grandmother.
Video: Master Printmaker LaToya Hobbs Creates a Woodblock Print Inspired by Elizabeth Catlett
Master printmaker LaToya Hobbs creates a woodblock print portrait of Naima Mora, referencing the sculpture Naima created by Elizabeth Catlett.
Video: Inside the Corcoran’s Incredible Art Collection
From 1869 to 2014, the Corcoran Gallery of Art was one of the oldest art museums in the United States, reflecting the country’s move from the ashes of the Civil War into the 21st century.