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Aljira’s Legacy in Newark Art | Art News
Newark’s art world is celebrating a legacy: the Newark Museum of Art unveils “Dreamtime in Newark,” a sweeping retrospective honoring Aljira, the groundbreaking nonprofit that nurtured socially conscious artists for 35 years. Founded in 1983 by Victor Davson and Carl E. Hazlewood, Aljira became a vital platform for underrepresented voices tackling gentrification, imperialism, and racial capitalism. Featuring 66 works by 43 artists—including Dawoud Bey, Firelei Báez, and Jeffrey Gibson—the show traces Aljira’s journey from local hub to global influence, culminating in its 2018 closure amid…
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