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A LIFE IN ART: THROUGH THE EYE OF DR. LESLIE KING HAMMOND

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Join us for a very special Opening Night celebration of Rassaan Hammond and Ben Baker-Lee's celebratory documentary A LIFE IN ART: THROUGH THE EYES OF DR. LESLIE KING HAMMOND. Presented by renowned artist and performer Joyce J. Scott.


The life and work of Dr Leslie King Hammond, a renowned art historian, teacher, curator, and artist, exposes a side of the art world rarely seen. Through studio visits and museum exhibitions, Dr. Hammond untiringly dedicates her life to assisting artists of color find their way to success through humor, ingenuity and the incredible creativity she and her extended artist family embody. Her insistence on excellence and vision to rise above and transform the struggles she faces becomes contagious.


DJ Ty Alexander spins on the red carpet before the screening and for the reception!

  • Year
    2025
  • Runtime
    80 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Director
    Rassaan Hammond, Ben Baker-Lee
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