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The December Artwork of the Month is ‘Balinese Woman With Flamingoes’

20 December 2015 NAGB

For many at the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas (NAGB), Brent Malone’s “Balinese Woman with Flamingoes” is a favorite from the National Collection. An original Malone, the painting is considered one of the gems that has been graciously gifted to the gallery over the years (in this case, by the kindness of Jean Cookson). Painted in the last decade of his life, “Balinese Woman with Flamingoes” resulted from the intersection of several events and factors in Malone’s life at the time.

Max Taylor’s ‘What to Do?’ is the September Art Work of the Month

11 September 2015 NAGB

“What to Do?”, a woodcut by Bahamian master printmaker Maxwell Taylor, is this month’s Art Work of the Month.

Allan Wallace’s ‘Let There Be Order’ is the August Art Work of the Month

20 August 2015 NAGB

This month, the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas (NAGB) had the pleasure of a visit by renowned Bahamian artist Max Taylor. Called one of the country’s foremost ‘master artists’, multimedia artist Taylor has been an invaluable member of the country’s visual arts community for decades. During that time, he has produced exquisite prints, paintings and ceramic works, many of which are on display at the NAGB and for sale in its Mixed Media gift shop.

‘The Queen Staircase’ by Amos Ferguson is one of May’s artworks of the month!

19 May 2015 NAGB

“The Queen Staircase” is easily one of Bahamian Domestic’s most recognizable works.

Lavar Munroe’s ‘Migrant’

19 May 2015 NAGB

In seeing so many large, bright, and significant works in Bahamian Domestic, it might seem peculiar to pick a piece that appears so much smaller and more subtle in comparison. However, it’s equally essential to find the importance in the things that become marginalized by bigger entities – the significance in the small. For Natalie Willis, National Art Gallery Curatorial Trainee, Lavar Munroe’s “Migrant” seemed appropriate to discuss and share as April’s Art Work of the Month.

Enigmatick Funktification: Applying collaborative Junkanoo processes to painting

7 January 2015 admin

Jackson Burnside, Stanley Burnside and John Beadle, Enigmatick Funktification (Detail), 1996. Acrylic on canvas, 52.75'' x 151''. National Collection. It’d be rather difficult to explore

Artist Biography: Amos Ferguson

20 September 2012 admin

Amos Ferguson was born on February 28th, 1920 in Exuma. His parents, Robert and Lavina Ferguson raised their children in

From the Collection: John Beadle “Mass Transportation”

20 August 2012 admin

Despite developing her artistic abilities in the classroom, Babbs had little familiarity with many of the country’s prominent artists prior

Feature from the National Collection: Emancipation Day Boat Cruise

1 December 2011 Natalie Willis

The sight of colorful faces, the rock of the music, and the sway of the boat with a boisterous, energetic crowd are all felt in John Beadle’s Emancipation Day Boat Cruise. Viewing this piece is an experience in and of itself. The analogous colors of reds, oranges and yellows are aptly applied across the canvas. The painting also includes elements of drawing, collage and quilting.

Feature from the National Collection: Burnside Crowns a King

17 November 2011 Natalie Willis

If a visitor at the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas were to wander into the office, found on the second floor, and make a left turn, one of the first things they would see is a “larger than life” painting of a man gazing back at them with a contemplative yet peaceful expression on his face. That would be Stan Burnside’s feature piece, “Solomon” (2000).