Art Bytes
The work of photographer Nadine Ijewere is featured in the March 2020 issue of American Vogue. Ijewere, who has previously worked on The Rock, was born in the United Kingdom to a Jamaican mother and Nigerian father, according to Loop Jamaica. Titled Material Values, her images were shot in Portland and have an underlying Jamaican quality to them.
 Isaac Mendes Belisario was one of the earliest artists to depict Jamaican culture. This character sketch, “Koo-Koo, or |
 This month of August marks two significant anniversaries for Jamaica: Emancipation Day (August 1) and Independence Day (August 6). |
 The National Gallery of Jamaica will once again be hosting its educational workshop Writivity: How to Look at Artwork. |
 ► Men in Art - October 2023 |
 Calling all Artists! The Sky Gallery invites you to submit your best works for showcase during our 2023 exhibition season at theskygalleryja.com/exhibitionapply. |
 Starting July 9, the National Gallery of Jamaica will expand opening hours from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. This means that visitors may view the Gallery's permanent exhibitions that include the Edna |