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Louisville's E&S Gallery, the Nation's Oldest and Largest African American-Owned Fine Art Gallery
A profile of the Louisville gallery whose three decades of practice laid the groundwork for Black Crown.
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The only active Black-owned fine art auction house in the United States.
Collect the culture. Own the legacy. Powered by E&S Gallery, founded in 1989 by Walter and Cathy Shannon.
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View CatalogueWe exist to ensure equity, visibility, and legacy for Black artists, gallerists, and collectors.
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Meet the Founders of Black Crown, the Only Active Black-Owned Fine Art Auction House in the U.S.
An interview with the founders on building an auction house that changes who sets the price.
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