Thelma Golden on Preserving Black Culture and the New Era of the Studio Museum in Harlem

Thelma Golden on Preserving Black Culture and the New Era of the Studio Museum in Harlem

From Talks at GS by Goldman Sachs

June 22, 2026 · 21 min

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Thelma Golden discusses the importance of the Studio Museum in Harlem and its role in preserving Black culture.

The Studio Museum in Harlem serves as an internationally recognized home for Black art and artists, championing new scholarships and cultural dialogue while anchoring the historic 125th Street corridor as a vital civic institution. Thelma Golden, the Ford Foundation director and chief curator of the Studio Museum in Harlem, the world’s leading institution devoted to visual arts by artists of African descent, joins Asahi Pompey, global head of the Office of Corporate Engagement and chair of the Urban Investment Group at Goldman Sachs, to discuss the museum’s 14-year journey to build its new state-of-the-art home. They also talk about the importance of maintaining cultural anchors in a changing neighborhood, and why Golden believes art remains an essential tool for reconciling reality and imagining new possibilities. This episode was recorded on February 19, 2026. The opinions and views expressed herein are as of the date of publication, subject to change without notice, and may not necessarily reflect the institutional views of Goldman Sachs or its affiliates. The material provided is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a…

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