Their Ancestor Was an Enslaved Potter. They Are Battling to Recover His Legacy.

In happier news: A Black family descended from an enslaved man whose pottery now sells for millions and also is displayed in dozens of big time art museums finally receives their Ethical Restitution (and some cash)! [gift link] #DavidDrake www.nytimes.com/2026/03/25/a...

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An Enslaved Man Made Thousands of Ceramic Pots. Now, a Boston Museum Has Returned Two of Them to His Descendants Many of David Drake's large vessels featured his signature and inscriptions, even though he created them during a time when literacy among enslaved laborers was illegal

An Enslaved Man Made Thousands of Ceramic Pots. Now, a Boston Museum Has Returned Two of Them to His Descendants: Many of David Drake's large vessels featured his signature and inscriptions, even though he created… @SmithsonianMag #DavidDrake #CeramicArt #BlackHistory #CulturalHeritage #MuseumReturn

MFA Boston returns works by 19th-century enslaved artist David Drake to his heirs The terms of the restitution of the two ceramic pots have been cast in the mould of Nazi war-loot agreements

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Museum of Fine Arts Boston returns 19th century jar to heirs of Black potter David Drake, who created it while enslaved during the 1850s:

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Renowned sculpture and photography on display this September "This September, the Gallery at the Park is bringing you an exciting new sculpture and photography exhibition."

Renowned sculpture and photography on display this September

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Than Curse the Darkness Discover and share books you love on Goodreads.

I recently finished reading 'Than Curse the Darkness', a Cthulhu mythos story by David Drake. Find the full review on Goodreads:
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#ScienceFiction 🚀-Autor DAVID DRAKE ist im Alter von 78 Jahren in Pittsboro (NC) verstorben. 😢 Insbesondere seine #RCN / Lt. Leary - Reihe & die Belisarius - Bücher fand ich richtig gut. 🤓 #AdAstra ✨, David! 🫡

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