An iconic painting by renowned Durham artist Ernie Barnes is on display at the Mint Museum Uptown. The artwork depicts a lively night at a Black dance hall in the segregated South of the early 1950s.

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The Sugar Shack (1976) is one of Ernie Barnes’ most iconic paintings, depicting a lively scene of dancing and celebration in an African American club. Known for his elongated figures and vibrant ...