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James Van Der Zee: Black Excellence and Everyday Life

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Buy Tickets $35 | $25 Members Join Donna Van Der Zee and Russell Lord, NRM’s Chief of Curatorial Affairs for a gallery talk about the art and life of legendary American photographer James Van Der Zee (1886-1983) . Born in Lenox, MA, Van Der Zee is best known for his nuanced and dignified portrayals of Black life during the Harlem Renaissance. A selection of Van Der Zee’s work, including early photographs of his family that he made as a child living in the Berkshires are included in the exhibition American Stories: Revolution to Rockwell. Mrs. Van Der Zee and Russell Lord discuss the fascinating stories behind the photographs on view. Space is extremely limited. Please reserve your seat in advance.

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american stories,black excellence,family photographs,harlem renaissance,james van der zee,james van der zee: black excellence and everyday life

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Arts,History & Museums

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Promoted By: Norman Rockwell Museum

Stockbridge, MA

July 09, 2026 5:30 pm EDT

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James Van Der Zee: Black Excellence and Everyday Life on Jul 9, 2026 in Stockbridge, MA. Featured themes include Arts and History & Museums.