A painting of a baseball player in red and white.

Exploring African American Art History

M. Hanks Gallery explores the richness, history, and impact of African American art through thoughtfully curated articles and essays.

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A jagged green and white horizontal waveform-like pattern with an uneven edge, resembling torn paper or a landscape silhouette.
A painting of jesus at the table with two disciples.

The Philadelphia Show Surprises With Several Soulful Works Of Art

Among the exceptional antiques and rare paintings one gallery highlighted three prophetic American artists. By Camille Okhio Published: Apr 25, 2025Original Article Every year The Philadelphia Show brings with it some of the best examples of American and Continental antiques and art on this side of the Atlantic. The fair, which is in its 63rd…
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Showing and Telling

After decades in the business, bringing art to the masses still thrills Eric Hanks ’79. n June, Eric Hanks flew from his adopted hometown of Los Angeles to his native Maryland. On a hot day at the zoo in Baltimore, as lions lazed in the sun and penguins plopped into their pool, he was hunting—for fascinating…
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