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Artists Talk with LVA: September 3, 2026

The Ohio Valley Biennial opens at LVA on September 12th, and juror Dr. fari nzinga joins us this week to discuss it. Tune in to Artists Talk with LVA each Thursday at 10 am on 97.1 FM or Artxfm.com.

As an independent curator and interdisciplinary scholar, fari nzinga approaches exhibition-making and knowledge production collaboratively. Throughout her career, be it in Havana, New Orleans, Kalamazoo, or Louisville, she has built community with artists and culture-bearers, students and educators, to document and popularize stories of creative excellence, historic achievement, and resistance to oppression. 

The largest full-scale park renovation in Olmsted Parks Conservancy's history now has its leader. fari nzinga, PhD, joined the organization in 2026 as Project Ambassador, Olmsted West, tasked with bringing the Chickasaw Park Restoration Project to life through the neighborhood voices that know it best.

2026 Ohio River Biennial Juried Exhibition
Dr. fari nzinga

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Artists Talk with LVA: February 27, 2025

The Kentucky Center for African American Heritageexhibits “From Red Earth to Prophetic Creations: James G, Bennett Paintngs 1976-2024” and the artist and his daughter, Dr. Jabani Bennett, joined us this week. Tune in to WXOX 97.1 FM/Artxfm.com each Thursday at 10 am to hear Artists Talk with LVA.

James G. Bennett is a seasoned and self-taught interdisciplinary artist, whose creative journey spans over four decades. A master of diverse mediums, he experimented for decades while working full-time as a chemical technician for industrial plants in Rubbertown, Louisville’s district.

As a community photographer, he was mentored by the legendary Bud Dorsey and a cadre of unsung local photographers. His deep-rooted connection to the city is further cemented by his role as a co-founder of the groundbreaking Black-led modeling, entertainment, and photography collective, Black Exposure (1970s-1980s.) 

From Red Earth to Prophetic Creations: James G. Bennett Paintngs 1976-2024
James G. Bennett & Dr. Jabani Bennett