Kentucky artist Kacy Jackson has donated original artwork entitled “Legacy,” which features early Kentucky Derby jockeys, to the Kentucky Derby Museum. The artwork now hangs in the museum's permanent Black Heritage in Racing exhibit.
“Art, and how it has been used to document Black heritage in racing, is a key component of the museum's newest exhibit,” said Director of Curatorial & Educational Affairs Chris Goodlett. “Placing some of the greatest jockeys in history against the backdrop of the iconic twin spires and the noted garland of roses illustrates how African-American riders laid the foundation for the Kentucky Derby.”
Posters of “Legacy” have been donated by Churchill Downs and are available to museum guests for free on Juneteenth.
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