Art from the Diaspora Featured at MEET THE EXPERTS at New York Times Travel Show

Executive Director & Chief Curator Savona Bailey-McClain of the West Harlem Art Fund has been tapped for MEET THE EXPERTS at the New York Times Travel Show this Sunday. McClain's talk will focus on cross-culture collecting, which is growing around the world.

Whether seeking cutting edge art from Africa and the Americas or antiquities from Southeast China, India or the Himalayans, The West Harlem Art Fund will introduce you to such works and artists. We research and find artists and dealers with solid credentials to help you build your collection. And we can provide IMMERSIVE experiences and tours as well, so that collectors can truly appreciate the cultures that have nurtured these great talents.

EXPERIENCES

GEMS BEHIND HIDDEN DOORS - This Upper East Side tour begins at 64th Street and Fifth Avenue where hidden gems are found upstairs and behind marked doors, nestled within one of the oldest historic districts in NYC. View ancient and contemporary art from Southeast Asia, India and the Himalayas. Includes access to the Gagosian gift shop and beverage after the tour.

EL BARRIO IN NYC -- This tour showcases street art by local and International Artists in El Barrio also known as East Harlem or Spanish Harlem. Participants will learn the political and cultural significance of murals in our walk, then we delve into Latin American & Caribbean art works in El Museo del Barrio from their current and permanent art collection. Includes admission to the museum, access to gift shop and beverage.

BLACK AMERICANA - This tour begins at Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Participants will receive an overview of this premiere research facility including exhibitions and gift & specialty shop. A curated presentation will be given comparing past and present influences on African and African American artists. Includes lunch with optional entertainment.

IF YOU GO:

Meet the Experts
Topic: Art from the Diaspora
Date/Time: Sunday, January 29, 2017/ 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Location: Exhibition, Booth #933