The Studio Museum in Harlem Presents Africa Comics

by Jennifer Ciotta

Days of the Harlem Renaissance still haunt West 125th Street with sites such as the Apollo Theater; however, another landmark goes virtually unknown amidst the pharmacies and discount shops of today.  The Studio Museum in Harlem has spanned nearly four decades, featuring world famous artists from the American and international black/African-descent community.  Exhibitions by these talents have been showcased over the years: Faith Ringgold and Chris Ofili as well as Harlem historian-photographer James Van DerZee.

Upon entering the Museum on West 125th Street between Ada...