A Talk with Dr. Brittany Webb

Join us for a compelling talk with Dr. Brittany Webb, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Dr. Webb, a leading scholar of African American art, previously served as the Evelyn and Will Kaplan Curator of Twentieth Century Art and the John Rhoden Collection at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA), where she organized the landmark exhibition "Determined to Be: The Sculpture of John Rhoden." Her research and curatorial leadership have been instrumental in shaping the understanding of Rhoden’s legacy.  This special talk will take place on Saturday, November 15 at 1 PM at the museum. The event is FREE and open to the public, but you must RSVP to attend.

In this special program, Dr. Webb will discuss the life and work of sculptor John Rhoden and the historic significance of the new John Rhoden Sculpture Garden at Hammonds House Museum which is the first permanent sculpture garden in the United States dedicated to Rhoden’s art and includes 10 of his beautiful sculptures. Discover how this groundbreaking installation not only celebrates Rhoden’s visionary practice but also advances Hammonds House Museum’s mission to center and sustain Black artistic excellence. 

Dr. Webb, along with Halima Taha, Artistic Chair of Hammonds House Museum, are dedicated to ensuring that intellectually and culturally diverse audiences have an opportunity to learn about and engage with John Rhoden’s work. Their shared commitment to preserving Rhoden’s legacy led to the creation of the John Rhoden Sculpture Garden on the campus of Hammonds House Museum.