Black Art Auction presents the third in our series of collector auctions…
The Kerry and C. Betty Davis Collection represents over 35 years of diligent research and an unwavering belief in the importance of the curation of works of Black art and culture.
“I have met quite a few artists along my journey as a collector. Some became not only close friends but great teachers as well. It became my practice to engage artists whenever possible: who better could explain their work?”
An historic legacy
Kerry, a retired mailman, and Betty, a former television news producer, believe in,
“the importance of gathering and preserving a spectrum of approaches to the black image in order to console the psyche and contribute to a more authentic articulation of the self.”
Their collection, has been featured in numerous museum exhibitions, including:
The Postman Collects: The Rapture of Kerry and C. Betty Davis, Clark Atlanta University Art Galleries, January 17 - July 1, 2016.
Seen UNseen: The Kerry and C. Betty Davis Collection and the Northeast Ohio Response; The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve and The Sculpture Center September 20 - November 16, 2019.
Memories & Inspiration: The Kerry and C. Betty Davis Collection of African American Art, organized and toured by International Arts & Artists, Washington, DC, 2020-2025.
Now, along with Black Art Auction, they want to share their legacy with you. They hope that these works, offered at auction on October 17, will continue to inspire and reflect for many generations to come.