Last night, the Arts Council of Greater New Haven (www.newhavenarts.org) hosted an opening reception for its current exhibition “A Tribute to Langston Hughes”. The exhibit is curated by Katro Storm, a very interesting local painter. Here is an previous article on I Love New Haven that featured some of Katro’s work: Katro Storm on I<3NH
The reception featured visual artist Renaldo Davidson, video artist NJ Martin, and a live performance by “Ade” Anthony Thompson. You can check out the show at the Arts Council Monday through Friday from 9-5. There will also be an encore performance and screening of Voices and Visions at Lyric Hall on March 7th, 7:30PM.
Langston Hughes was born on February 1, 1902. A friend of Langston’s, Carter G Woodson, founded Black History Week in 1926 which later became Black History Month.
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| Ade Anthony Thompson |
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| Katro Storm |
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| Ade channeling Jesse B. Simple, one of Langston Hughes’ favorite characters that he would embody |
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| Ade channeling Jesse B. Simple, one of Langston Hughes’ favorite characters that he would embody |
To see more photos from the opening, check out the I Love New Haven Facebook Album here: Tribute Complete Set