What the Memphis Grizzlies locker room and the National Portrait Gallery have in common
Elliot Perry brings significant works of original African-American art to an unlikely place
Elliot Perry discusses where his love for collecting contemporary art originated, and what kinds of artists he's drawn to. Perry recently installed an exhibition of selected pieces from his collection in one of the Memphis Grizzlies' locker rooms. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
Why are original works from major African-American artists such as Kehinde Wiley, Carrie Mae Weems, and Ernie Barnes hanging in the Grizzlies locker room? Because of Elliot Perry.
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Chris Herrington covers the Memphis Grizzlies and writes about Memphis culture, food, and civic life. He lives in the Vollintine-Evergreen neighborhood of Midtown with his wife, two kids, and two dogs.
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