Arts
Houdini's centennial spotlight: A newly published essay and a fresh fight over when and how he died
By Omar Ali
First major Robert S. Duncanson exhibit in 30 years coming to Taft Museum
Omar Ali
Omar Ali
Reporter · Cincinnati, OH
With a Master’s Degree in Arts Management from the University of Cincinnati, Omar has spent the last six years writing about the vibrant arts scene in the city. His experience includes working for Cincinnati Art Museum’s communications team, where he gained insider knowledge of the local arts community.
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The exhibit opening in fall 2027 will be the largest collection of Duncanson works ever assembled. The Cincinnati painter is considered the most well-known African American artist of the Civil War era.
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