During this voice bite, Paul Henderson and Jewell Sparks accountability for art institutions and the exploitation of underrepresented artists. Jewell and Paul met years ago in San Francisco when Jewell was the Development Director for the Jazz Heritage Center and Art Gallery in San Francisco. This redevelopment entity no longer exists, and during the full episode, Jewell and Paul explore various reasons as to why, and conclude that all institutions are just not valued equally! These old pals discuss the art of collecting, art fair access, the closure of African American art institutions, and more. Themes of significance for diverse representation are at the center of Paul's focus. As a collector Mr. Henderson is focused on art that is intentional about reflecting communities of color with an advocacy lens of social justice.  His collection includes works from both emerging artists and notable blue chip luminaries. Both his home and collection are featured regularly through his media presence and the artwork is highlighted intentionally to introduce audiences to new artists and work challenging cultural stereotypes.  Moreover, Paul frequently disseminates the provenance for The Henderson Art Collection as a validation and critical review of the many emerging artists in the collection.
Paul Henderson is the innovative leader of the award winning San Francisco Department of Police Accountability (DPA). Paul contributes weekly as a legal expert and political analyst on television, appearing in more than 500 televised programs on MSNBC, CNN, Fox News, and more. Furthermore, Paul sits on the editorial board for California Lawyer Magazine and is a contributing writer to Politico.com.
Cover Art: Idris Habib, Adjad, 2021, Acrylic and pencil on 250 gram paper, 35.8 x 28 in. Image courtesy of Paul Henderson, The Henderson Art Collection.