Great folks found in Dakar: Richard J. Powell [@DakartBiennale]
Duke University is surely proud that John Spencer Bassett Professor, Richard J. Powell, is in the building. I had the privilege to meet him as he prepared for his 5/12/2014 presentation at Global Black Consciousness held at Hôtel Sokhamon.
After he briefly entertained my unsolicited opinions of Kara Walker and Basquiat, he illuminated these areas of my concern and honored me further by agreeing to be interviewed on camera about John Biggers. This recording is for a documentary in production by R/Kain Blaze. This generosity and grace will not be forgotten.
I have had the chance to take a look at richardjpowell.com and within seconds I am wanting a copy of Cutting a Figure: Fashioning Black Portraiture. According to the Amazon.com book market, I would have to pay about $300 for the privilege. Ouch.