Art Bytes
The Bank of Jamaica recently published Golden Treasures, a selection of art from its huge collection. In its introductory essay, the later art historian and curator Petrine Archer wrote: "By considering its selection of artists, styles and media in the broader picture of Jamaican art, it is possible to see how the Bank has partnered to help build the visual arts by supporting its diversity and innovation."
 British actor of Jamaican heritage Clint Dyer is set to direct an upcoming Bob Marley musical, Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Story. |
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Breakout Film Festival is currently accepting submissions for its July short film contest. |
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Deborah Anzinger has been chosen as a 2020 Soros Art Fellow. |
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Jamaican photographer Barry Harley is one of 120 winners of the 61st annual Communications Arts magazine photography competition. |
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Google recently created a doodle to honour Jamaican-born British activist Olive Morris's 68th birthday. |
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Jamaican Stuart Robertson is one of 16 artists who contributed to a 245’X17’ Black Lives Matter street mural in Palo Alto, California. |