"For so young a collector as Grant Hill to have assembled splendid
groups of paintings and collages by Romare Bearden, sculpture and
works on paper by Elizabeth Catlett, and art in a variety of media
by other noted African-Americans suggests he has set as high a bar
for his endeavors in the realm of art as he has for his work on the
basketball court. Athletes, not artists, more often are this
country's heroes, as Grant Hill has so knowingly acknowledged in
this book. By making the fruits of his own support of artistic
accomplishment known to a wide public by means of this catalogue
and the circulating exhibition it documents, he will undoubtedly
encourage others to become similarly supportive. In that way he is
making an important contribution toward bringing greater attention
to the heroic work of Bearden, Catlett, and others."--Ruth Fine,
Curator of the Art of Romare Bearden Exhibition, National Gallery
of Art
"Exhibiting art from the Grant Hill Collection--including a
selection of superb collage and gouache prints by Romare Bearden
and the classical sculpture by Elizabeth Catlett--makes it possible
to feel the strength and importance of these African American
artists. And too, it suggests the expansion of Grant Hill's
collection through his creative research, study, and his eye for
the works and artists most representative of African-American
Art."--Raymond Nasher, Collector
"I had concurrent emotions as I read Grant's book. As an African
American who was also a history major, I was mortified that so much
of the information presented was new to me. And I was grateful that
someone had taken the time to amass such an impressive body of
visual and written work in an area wherethe public desperately
needs educating. This is a wonderful collection which hopefully
will bring in non-traditional supporters of African American art
and artists. Grant should be proud. I am aware he has a day job,
but what he's doing here is just as important--no, more
important--for our people, our children and our future."--David
Aldridge, ESPN
"Calvin and Grant Hill share their enlightened personal views about
the passion they have for assembling art collections, which
enhances our knowledge of African American art. "Something All Our
Own" is an important guide for others to follow."--David Driskell,
Artist and Art Historian
"Grant's collection evokes many impressions: strength, history,
struggle, conflict, calm, triumph, family. His depth of
appreciation and understanding of who he is and where he has come
from have always been important facets of his life and career. In
his usual thoughtful manner, Grant presents this catalogue for
review and reflection: to not only expose the reader to the images
and backgrounds of the art and artists who bring meaning to his
life but to prod us to think about art as a shared experience that
brings definition to our lives. I have known him too long to be
surprised by the intelligent way in which he has done this."--Tone
Grant, Managing Director, Refco Securities
"Already, Grant Hill is demonstrating that his talents extend far
beyond playing basketball. In "Something All Our Own" Grant and a
few very special experts celebrate and examine the creative
expression of African American art and artists. From his father-son
trips to museums and galleries with Calvin Hill during NCAA Final
Fours, to his relationship as a patron of theworks of Romare
Bearden and Elizabeth Catlett, among others, Hill sets out on the
worthy mission of bringing recognition to prolific men and women
and their rich legacy of expression. It's a story undertold. And
kudos to Grant for not only recognizing that athleticism is
fleeting while art and the expression of it are enduring, but for
amassing such a fabulous collection and taking the time to share
it."--Michael Wilbon, The Washington Post/ESPN
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