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    The African Night show, performed by nearly 100 artists from South Africa, Tanzania, Mauritius, Rwanda, Senegal, Cameroun and Kenya, was among the celebrations for the 10-day countdown to the Beijing Olympic Games.

Over a career that has spanned more than three decades, Martin Puryear has gained international acclaim as a sculptor. Now the National Gallery of Art, in his hometown of Washington, D.C., is paying tribute to the artist with a major retrospective. VOA's Susan Logue reports.Puryear's sculptures Mus (foreground) and Old Mole suggest the familiar although they are abstract Hand-crafted from wood, wire, rawhide and tar, many of Martin Puryear's sculptures look like they might be tools, but it isn't quite clear how they would be used. Others are reminiscent of animals, boats or primitive shelters."He has always made objects that look like they should have a name, but we can't name them. They seem like something we know, but not really," says Ruth Fine, National Gallery of Art curator of special projects in modern art.

The "Roots to Rhythm: Caribana Art Exhibit," curated by artist/activist Joan Butterfield, features 70 canvases that take the viewer on "a dramatic journey through the soul of music - from the rhythm of African drums to gospel, jazz, rhythm and blues, and hip-hop genres," says the museum.

Greetings and Salutations! I hope this email finds you well. I know it’s been a minute since my last update but we all know how busy life can be. However I’m not too busy to let you know of a few updates: On Display: From now until early July, my piece The Blue Marvel will be on display at The Simmons Gallery in Harlem, NY. The Simmons Gallery is located at 265 Edgecombe Avenue at 145th Street (Take the A,B,C or D trains to 145th). For more information, you can contact the gallery at 212.234.7454 or visit their website at http://simmonsgalleryny.com **Jaimeetodd.com is a fan of Amel Larrieux like me!! FANATIC & a true sweetheart!**

Artwork for Sale The 12th annual National Black Fine Art Show, the premier fine art fair featuring an impressive array of original artwork by Black artists, is a yearly meeting place for knowledgeable curators, collectors and interested novices. 38 of the finest international dealers exhibiting work by 19th–21st century masters as well as newly emergent artists will be offered in a range of media from paintings, photography, limited edition prints, mixed media and works on paper to fiber art and sculpture. Show Dates Thursday, February 14, 2008 Friday, February 15, 2008 Saturday, February 16, 2008 Sunday, February 17, 2008 Noon – 8:00 pm Noon – 8:00 pm 11:00 am – 8:00 pm 11:00 am – 6:00 pm Charity Preview, Wednesday, February 13, 2008 (see below)