2026 Update: Frederick J. Brown
Summary
This episode follows reporter Arando Colón as he investigates a Frederick J. Brown painting found in a Brooklyn trash heap by Maya. The story explores Brown’s overlooked legacy as a Black artist and his struggle against art world gatekeepers. With help from Brown’s son, Bentley, and former Met curator Lowry Sims, the team verifies the work’s authenticity. Ultimately, the painting is donated to the Studio Museum in Harlem, securing its place in history.
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