CCH Pounder shares her passion for Black art and the significance of preserving it through her collection on display in Philadelphia
Philadelphia: CCH Pounder, the talented actress, has a deep love for Black art. She and her late husband, Boubacar Koné, built an impressive collection of over 500 pieces by African diasporic artists. Right now, some of these works are showcased at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
The exhibit, called “Shared Vision: Portraits from The CCH Pounder-Koné Collection,” runs until March 2. It features art that explores themes of identity and history through the lens of the Black experience.
Pounder shared that her passion for art started with her father, who collected Kenyan sculptures. She still treasures a small piece from his collection. The first artwork she bought came from gatherings with artist friends, where they exchanged stories and art.
She believes it’s crucial for young Black visitors to see themselves represented in art. The exhibit aims to resonate with them, showing that their stories matter. Pounder emphasizes the importance of investing in Black artists and their work today.
For anyone looking to start collecting art, she suggests visiting galleries and finding pieces that speak to you. Collect what you love and learn about the artists behind the work.
On the acting front, Pounder is excited about her upcoming project, “The Terror: Devil in Silver,” set to premiere on AMC this year.
