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Black Crown Art Auctions Launch | Art News

Walter and Cathy Shannon are revolutionizing the art world with Black Crown Art Auctions, the first Black-owned fine art auction house in the U.S., built to uplift African American artists, gallerists, and collectors through equity, visibility, and legacy. Rooted in their decades of gallery experience, they’re reclaiming cultural ownership with a mission to “Collect the culture. Own the legacy,” featuring Harlem Renaissance works in their debut August auction on Martha’s Vineyard. With plans for online and in-person auctions nationwide, they’re prioritizing artist pay and community trust to…

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