Macy’s Celebrates the 100th Birthday of Romare Bearden February 9, 2012

Macy’s and the Romare Bearden foundation invite you to a special evening to celebrate the 100th Birthday of one of America’s foremost 20th Century American Artists.

Preview a satellite exhibit of Romare Bearden’s artwork. View watercolors, prints, oil on paper and dramatic black and white Photostats that date from 1964 to 1984 when Romare Bearden was at the peak of his artistic power. In addition to works on loan from the Foundation are new works by artists inspired and influenced by Bearden’s life and legacy.

During the reception a new generation of jazz musicians will perform Bearden’s music which has been previously recorded by Branford Marsalis, Tito Puente and Billy Eckstine.

Los Angeles February 9th, 2012 6:30PM

Macy’s Baldwin Hills

3rd Floor, The Museum of African Art

3650 W Martin Luther King Jr

Los Angeles, CA

Plus, with any purchase of $50 of more, you will receive a complimentary scarf printed with Romare Bearden’s most revered work, The Lamp.

Please RSVP to 1.877.884.3751 to attend the reception.