Brooks curators want Memphis to be nationally known for Black art

By , Daily Memphian Updated: August 23, 2025 4:00 AM CT | Published: August 21, 2025 1:53 PM CT

In her newly permanent role, Adeze Wilford comes to the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art to help provide opportunities to people who frequently feel left out.

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Elle Perry

Elle Perry

A native Memphian, Elle Perry has earned graduate degrees from the University of Memphis and Maryland Institute College of Art. She’s written for publications including the Memphis Business Journal, Memphis Flyer and High Ground News, and previously served as coordinator of The Teen Appeal.


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