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From the Collection: “The Bussett and the Monkey” (1991) by Amos Ferguson

5 November 2018 Articles

The musical stylings of Bahamian favourite Phil Stubbs, no doubt inspired by the Nat King Cole classic, in this story of the monkey and the buzzard, speak to fable, myth and reality. Amos Ferguson was also quite clearly inspired by this story, as we see in his painting “The Bussett and the Monkey” (1991), currently on display in central Andros as part of the NAGB’s Inter-Island Traveling Exhibition “TRANS: A Migration of Identity”.

The Wisdom of Amos Ferguson: Reflections on “Hard Mouth: From the Tongue of the Ocean”

16 July 2018 Articles

By: Ethan Knowles A language can do much more than greet and give directions. It can unite or it can

The Gall To Speak: NE8 Artists Venturing into Gaulin Folklore

6 January 2017 Articles

Bahamian women are often thought of as being outspoken, strong, ‘biggity’ – dare I say – and perhaps it is a result of this legacy of women who won’t suffer fools gladly, that has lead to women being painted in a less favourable light. But can we be blamed? After the referendum, it became clear that many of us felt less-than, and the women artists participating in the 8th National Exhibition (NE8) have made their voices heard. Particularly, emerging artists Jodi Minnis and a first-time National Exhibition participant, Cynthia Rahming.