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Eric's Perspective feat. Dr. Joy Simmons
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In this episode, Eric sits down with art collector and patron of African American art; Dr. Joy Simmons who describes her journey of discovering art at a young age while in Medical school. They explore her passion for collecting and supporting African-American artists.
Guest Bio: A radiologist at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center for 37 years, Joy masterfully juggles her passion for patients with her love of art. She has been an avid collector of contemporary African-American art for three decades. A committed supporter of AfricanAmerican artists, she is a passionate advocate of arts patronage and civic engagement. In addition to serving on boards for Santa Monica Museum of Art (SMMoA), Stanford University, and The Mistake Room, her extensive and growing collection has been featured in exhibitions around the world from the Tate Modern in London to California African American Museum in Los Angeles. Furthermore, her eye for spotting talent has earned her recognition in NY Magazine's The Cut, W Magazine, Ebony Magazine, and The Wall Street Journal. Whether traveling to Cuba, Berlin or Harlem to visit artists’ studios and art biennials, Joy is deeply committed to supporting the work of both established and emerging African-American artists. Joy is currently working as the Senior Art and Exhibition Advisor for Destination Crenshaw.
About Eric's Perspective:
A podcast series on African American art with Eric Hanks — African American art specialist, owner of the renowned M. Hanks Gallery and commissioner on the Los Angeles County Arts Commission; offers his perspective on African American art through in-depth conversations with fellow art enthusiasts where they discuss the past, present & future of African American art.
For more on Eric's Perspective, visit www.ericsperspective.com
Eric Hanks — African American art specialist, owner of the renowned M. Hanks Gallery and commissioner on the Los Angeles County Arts Commission; offers his perspective on African American art through in-depth conversations with fellow art enthusiasts where they discuss the past, present & future of African American art.
For more on Eric's Perspective, visit www.ericsperspective.com
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About Eric Hanks: African American art specialist, owner of the renowned M. Hanks Gallery and commissioner on the Los Angeles County Arts Commission… was one of the leading representatives of Black artists through his Santa Monica gallery, M. Hanks Gallery, founded in 1988. By selling their works nationally, contributing to museum collections, and publishing catalogs, Hanks has helped create an audience and market for these artists. Hanks is currently a commissioner on the Los Angeles County Arts Commission.
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