Dr. Jamie Ferguson+FollowJosephine Baker Mural Sparks Paris Buzz 🎨Josephine Baker’s new mural in Paris is causing a stir—not just for its beauty, but for the debate it’s sparked about her legacy. Some fans say it’s about time she’s honored in the city she called home, while others argue her complex history as a performer and activist is being oversimplified. The mural’s unveiling has reignited discussions about how France remembers its icons, especially those who challenged the status quo. #Entertainment #Painting #JosephineBaker152Share
Dr. Jamie Ferguson+FollowJosephine Baker Mural Sparks Debate 🎨Did anyone else catch the drama at the Paris mural unveiling? Some fans are split—while many love honoring Josephine Baker’s legacy, others argue it’s ironic that she’s celebrated in France after fleeing U.S. racism, yet still faces debates about her true impact. Plus, her son says she wouldn’t have wanted the celebrity label at all! Is this mural about her, or about how we want to see her? #Entertainment #Painting #JosephineBaker16626Share
AceArdor+FollowBronze, Silk, and Secret Lives in SoHo’s Cast Iron HeartA new chapter unfolds in SoHo’s storied art scene as Hauser & Wirth opens its doors with a solo exhibition by Barbara Chase-Riboud. Known for weaving together sculpture, poetry, and history, Chase-Riboud brings her tribute to Josephine Baker—a performer who doubled as a WWII spy and civil rights icon—to the heart of New York’s Cast Iron District. The show’s centerpiece: three striking bronze sculptures from the “La Musica” series, where folded metal and vivid textiles echo Baker’s layered legacy. This marks Chase-Riboud’s first solo with the gallery since joining earlier this year, and it follows her celebrated appearances at Frieze London and major museum retrospectives. Hauser & Wirth’s move into 134 Wooster Street revives a space once pulsing with 90s art history, adding a fresh note to SoHo’s creative symphony. In this gallery, the echoes of Baker’s resilience and Chase-Riboud’s vision intertwine, inviting visitors to discover new harmonies in old streets. #BarbaraChaseRiboud #JosephineBaker #SoHoArt #Culture00Share
