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Savacou Gallery
240 East 13th Street
New York, NY 10003
(212) 473-6904
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Art for Art’s Sake
By Elizabeth McMillan
U ntil recently, dealers and collectors of twentieth-century art could be counted
on one hand. And that did not include Black art. Even as late as 1985, New York City, an
international center for arts and culture did not have a visible, full-time commercial
gallery devoted to the promotion of contemporary Black art. Recognizing this, Savacou
Gallery opened its doors in October of 1985 to help fill the void. |
“Savacou”, a warrior bird in Caribbean
Indian mythology, symbolizes the spirit of the gallery’s mission. From its inception,
Savacou has been at the forefront of and a leading force in the movement to popularize
Black art. The gallery has served as an exhibition space for these artists who for the
most part were denied access to mainstream galleries and museums for many years. By
working hard towards the fulfillment of their mission, Savacou maintains a respected
position in the art marketplace with its owners revered among the most knowledgeable and
articulate authorities on Contemporary Black art.
Over the years Savacou has exhibited works by such artist as Leroy Campbell, Romare
Bearden, Elizabeth Catlett, James Denmark, Willie Torbert, and Cecil Cooper as well as
played a significant role in developing the careers and successes of several of these and
other artists. In addition, Savacou has been active in community programs. The gallery
space is free of charge to community groups and hosts various events such as book
signings, film showcases, political roundtables, educational seminars and charity
auctions. M
July 1999
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