Bob Thompson Also known as Robert Louis Thompson American, 1937 – 1966
Bob Thompson Also known as Robert Louis Thompson American, 1937 – 1966 “Tree” more info….
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Bob Thompson Also known as Robert Louis Thompson American, 1937 – 1966 “Tree” more info….
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Visions of Our 44th President is a collective sculptural show created to recognize and celebrate the historical significance of the first African American President of the United States of America, Barack Obama. Forty-four Contemporary African American Artists, renowned and emerging, are participating in the avant-garde art collaboration with the Charles H. Wright Museum of African …
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The head curator for the national African-American museum tells The Root what goes into his job. By: Cynthia Gordy| Posted: February 21, 2012 at 12:46 AMA powder horn carried into battle by the black soldier Prince Simbo during the American Revolution. Harriet Tubman’s silk shawl — a gift from …
Sonie is a contemporary fabric artist, fabric designer and writer based in Kansas City. Sonié grew up in a family of seamstresses and clothing designers. She started sewing at the age of four. Her vibrant quilts draw from a centuries old wellspring that explores humanity through the crux of the black African American experience. Sonié’s …
SOLD Keepin the Faith by Andrew Turner Original Acrylic on Canvas Size 48″ x 58″Approx Andrew Turner (1944-2001) was born in Chester, Pennsylvania. He was a graduate of Temple University’s Tyler School of Art. Andrew’s work has been widely acclaimed, with many solo exhibitions and participation in group exhibitions. He has taught art in grades …
Kevin A. Williams’ art is widely circulated fine art. Diverse in its themes, the art is painted by Williams in mixed mediums, and then produced in limited edition quantities. Williams also creates a number of commissioned works annually. As the best-selling artist in the African-American print market, …
Maasai Women Maasai women, known for their multiple strands of stunning beads, regularly shave their heads to draw attention to their coourful jewelery. The Masasi Woman is a pastoralist by nature and orientation, and is a symbol of culture and tradition. Her neck collar is made …
Largely self-taught, Kimmy discovered his artistic vision in high school. His art teacher, Curtis Patterson, now at the Atlanta College of Art, admired his command of clay. Kimmy’s very first piece, a clay vase, landed on display at the Atlanta Board of Education Building. Still, he never considered making art his livelihood. Instead, he studied …
Buchi Upjohn Aghaji dips his brush into vastly different hues when creating his works. He expresses his art through a variety of media including oil, watercolor and acrylic on cold-pressed paper, canvas, burlap, wood and pottery. The result is a refreshing change from the …
William Tolliver, a native of Mississippi is internationally recognized for his powerful moving style and has earned himself a place among America’s most renowned artist. Tolliver developed a style that is both versatile and refreshingly exuberant. It is a style where inspiration comes …
Laurie Cooper is a Philadelphia based fine artist interested in showing the beauty of the black race. Her main goal is to show the inner and the outer beauty. Such as the inherent strength of character, richness of skin color, and …
Deborah Shedrick’s art is her voice, her vacation and advocation, her passion since childhood. After receiving a Master of Science degree in psychology, she returned to her first love – art. She honed her artistic skills through workshops with other prominent artist and painting became a full-time venture …
Contemporary Visual Artist Entrepreneur and Philanthropist Internationally acclaimed artist Charles Bibbs, whose work is featured in museums, galleries, organizations, and homes of many collectors, displays a deep sense of Spirituality, Majesty, Dignity, Strength and Grace in his images, that is done in a combination of realistic and larger-than-life interpretations of contemporary subjects that are ethnically …
. Faith Ringgold was born in 1930 in Harlem, where she was influenced by the artists of the Harlem Renaissance. After receiving a degree in art from the City College of New York, she taught art in the New York City Public School system for 18 years. Ringgold is best known for her vibrant story …