Diaspora Gallery

Welcome to Diaspora! Visit our website: http://diasporagallery.com/

Owner's Background:

I have loved art for most of my life. In the 8th grade I was introduced to the art of Romare Bearden. That started my keen interest in the artists of the Harlem Renaissance. I began to collect art in high school. While in college I began to develop an interest in African textiles. That was also the beginning of my interest in selling items from the African Diaspora. With friends, I would sell fabric, jewelry, clothing and other small handcrafted items in the lounge of my dorm.

Since then my quest for authentic products created by artisans throughout the African Diaspora, has taken me from the Ethiopian highlands, to the carver's provinces in Ghana; and from art shows in Atlanta to trade shows in New York City. Over the last 25 years I have amassed quite a collection, and now I enjoy sharing what I've learned through our store, Diaspora Gallery, located in Ithaca, New York.

About Diaspora:

Diaspora Gallery is an Afrocentric gift shop located on The Commons in Ithaca, New York. We are dedicated to sharing and exposing people to a variety of items from throughout the African Diaspora. We carry framed art, masks, fabric, natural and organic body care products, instruments, clothing, home furnishings and many other items created and used by the people of the African Diaspora.

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