National Gallery of Jamaica
The National Gallery of Jamaica, in Kingston, Jamaica, is Jamaica's premier art collection. It is located in the Kingston Mall, a commercial and cultural center on Kingston harbour.
The gallery houses several important works, mostly by artists from Jamaica, including Mallica "Kapo" Reynolds, Albert Artwell, Cecil Baugh, Albert Huie, Carl Abrahams, Margaret Chen, Petrona Morrison, Hope Brooks, and Edna Manley.
The National Gallery also exhibits works by various international artists and traveling exhibitions. It offers research material on Jamaican art and culture, and coordinates educational programmes.
External links
- National Gallery of Jamaica
- Institute of Jamaica, parent organisation of National Gallery of Jamaica
- Jamaica's Museums
- Island Thresholds, Peabody Essex Museum’s (USA) showcase of Caribbean artists
Coordinates: 17°57′53″N 76°47′41″W / 17.9648°N 76.7947°W
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