National Gallery of Jamaica
The
National Gallery of Jamaica, in
Kingston, Jamaica, is
Jamaica's prime and most important art collection, housed at a part of Kingston called Kingston Mall.
The
gallery houses several important artworks, mostly by artists from Jamaica, and among them particularly
Edna Manley (mother of former Prime Minister
Michael Manley), whose most important work,
The Ghetto Mother, decorates the lobby of the Gallery. Another feature is a
statue of
Bob Marley by
Christopher Gonzalez.
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Island Thresholds, Peabody Essex Museum's interactive feature, showcases the work of Caribbean artists and their exploration of culture and identity.
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WCities Destination Guide information*
Institute of Jamaica information
