News From The Brothers' Network: Enhancing Our Profile, Moving Forward

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Wednesday, November 4th, 2020

Founded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 2007, The Brothers' Network melds artistic, archival, curatorial, and editorial practices to signify, solidify, and sustain the humanity of black men locally and globally. We are an extension of the Harlem Renaissance and The Black Arts Movement.


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Founders Message


Dear Art and Culture Enthusiast,

Our new logo exemplifies our boundlessness as reflected in our hashtag and motto #BlackBeyondBoundaries.

I am proud to recruit, train and hire from the richly talented pool of black men who are thinkers, creators, curators and artists. As the world spins and rotates, we must remain balanced and forward-thinking. Please join me in welcoming Princeton Cangé who has been selected to as Director of Digital Engagement with The Brothers' Network. He exemplifies extraordinary balance and boundlessness as forward thinking creative!

Kind regards,
Gregory T. Walker,
Founder, Global Creative Director
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Founder Gregory T Walker shares the relevance of this cultural moment on "28 Days," Season 3, Episode 18


The Brothers' Network, Director of Digital Engagement: Princeton Cangé, BFA

Princeton Cangé is a second generation Haitian-American artist. He is a graduate of the Tyler School of Art, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania he holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture.

While at Tyler, He co-founded and chaired the Artists of Color Collective, an organization which created community for artists of color within the school and the university at large.

Since graduation, Princeton has taken on a leadership role with Tyler School of Art, managing their social media platforms as well as compiling and curating their weekly newsletter. Princeton's role with the Brothers' Network will engage our expanding audience on Twitter @TheBroNet, on Instagram @thebrothersnetwork, and on our website www.thebrothersnetwork.art.

Photo by Marc Williams

Princeton Cangé


"I create and manipulate images and objects in order to make sense of myself and my experience in the world. I am interested in breaking down stereotypes and false dichotomies of what black men are, thereby enabling me more freedom as I explore myself and the world."


Artwork

"Moor in the Mountains" Screenprint on paper, 2019 This is a print reimagined from Albrecht Dürer's engraving "Knight, Death, and the Devil", where a dark-skinned knight sits prominently on a horse, traversing a mountainscape. Superimposed on the im…

"Moor in the Mountains" Screenprint on paper, 2019
This is a print reimagined from Albrecht Dürer's engraving "Knight, Death, and the Devil", where a dark-skinned knight sits prominently on a horse, traversing a mountainscape. Superimposed on the image is a window into a different scene depicting a portion of a modern subway car.

"Flowers and Fantasy" Screenprint on fabric, 2019 This work contains flattened imagery of knights in search of adventure, allusions to tropical environments, flowers, and flower petals. The shapes and colors overlap to make abstract shapes and creat…

"Flowers and Fantasy" Screenprint on fabric, 2019
This work contains flattened imagery of knights in search of adventure, allusions to tropical environments, flowers, and flower petals. The shapes and colors overlap to make abstract shapes and create new space.

Princeton’s "Flowers and Fantasy" is on view at the Fabric Workshop and Museum. You can see more of Princeton's work at princetoncange.com


Member Partner Profile + Upcoming Virtual Experience

We are pleased to welcome Member-Partner: Harlem Chamber Players

In early December, The Brothers Network will share live virtual experience from Harlem Chamber Orchestra. Stay tuned.

Watch their season opening event, aired on October 11, 2020 here.

Amadi Azikiwe of the Harlem Chamber Players

Amadi Azikiwe of the Harlem Chamber Players


Donor Spotlight from Australia

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Ryan Howson is a frequent and regular donor to The Brothers' Network. We are pleased to have his support from 'Down Under.' His continued contributions validate the global impact and reach of our mission, vision and values.


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