Brother Nizar Solo Art Exhibition 'Drapetomania' Announced

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Brother Nizar Solo Art Exhibition 'Drapetomania' Announced

The Anti-Slavery, Collective Resistance paintings by Gullah interpretive realism painter Brother Nizar will be on exhibit at Mama Africa's 40 North Market Street retail shop located in downtown Charleston July 17 through July 18, 2020. An introduction of Nizar and his work will be held at 6 p.m. on July 17 and at 2 p.m.

Source: The Charleston Chronicle

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