In Memoriam: Susan Alexander, OD. (1929 – 2026) The Board of Directors, Management, and Staff of the National Gallery of Jamaica have expressed sorrow at the passing of artist Susan Alexander, who died peacefully at her home on May 4, 2026.  Susan Mizelle Alexander was born in New York City. She formalised her art training at Pratt Institute and Skidmore College in New […]

Happy Mother’s Day Happy Mother’s Day to the women who have raised us, nurtured us, and been steadfast, irreplaceable figures in our lives. Whether by birth or by choice, you are essential to the lives of those you have helped shape and grow. Today is one of many days on which you are acknowledged. You are forever appreciated. […]

ONNS Curatorial Reflections: Play and Performance In the second of three reflective articles inspired by themes emerging from the One Nation, New Symbols exhibition, NGJ Senior Curator Monique Barnett-Davidson considers a selection of artists who explore play and performance as sources of new national symbolisms. When we consider symbols, the focus tends to be on still images or isolated visual elements. […]