This project is made to accompany the exhibition not but nothing other: African-American Portrayals, 1930s to Today (September 5 – December 7, 2019) at the Binghamton University Art Museum.

Each image in this book is also featured in the exhibition.  Hover over the highlighted rectangles on each image for more information and links to related content.

The exhibition is organized by Tom McDonough, Associate Professor of Art History.

The Scalar book is organized by Lauren Cesiro, Doctoral Candidate in Art History.

For more information, please see the Binghamton University Art Museum's website.


Thank you to Marcia Focht, Curator of Visual Resources, for her help hosting the images required for this project.


Front Page & Background Image:
Romare Bearden (1911-1988)
The Family, 1975
Color aquatint and photo engraving
19 1/2 x 25 7/8 in.
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, Arkansas