The High has collected many works by self-taught artists of African descent. Their art frequently speaks to the struggles, triumphs, and traditions unique to their experience of the United States and its history. The Museum’s collection includes pieces that address slavery, the ongoing struggle for equal rights, and African American leaders and innovators.
Katherine Jentleson
Senior Curator of American Art and
Merrie and Dan Boone Curator of Folk and Self-Taught Art