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Education 1985 Howard University, MFA Printmaking 1975 Temple University, BS Art Education Post Graduate 1999 Canadian School for Non Toxic Printmaking Workshop-Certificate Non- Toxic Printmaking Professional Honors, Fellowships, and …
In his 1925 essay, “The New Negro”, Howard University Professor of Philosophy Alain Locke encouraged African American artists to create a school of African American art with an identifiable style …
My belief is that it is most important for an artist to develop an approach and philosophy about life — if he has developed this philosophy, he does not put …
Despite a life that was plagued by both physical and emotional pain, Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) is one of the most celebrated artists of the 20thCentury. The amazing woman is one …
Featured Artist Frank Morrison speaks at Ethnic Expressions event. Share importance of African American Art. www.ethicexpressions.com
“World of Black Art” takes a mesmerizing journey into the past and present world of African-American artists. This riveting documentary features interviews and commentaries from actress Angela Bassett (How Stella Got Her …
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A new exhibit at the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington is showcasing the work of African-American artists working over the past three decades. The exhibit of paintings, drawings, photographs …
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Washington DC.- The Corcoran Gallery of Art and College of Art + Design is proud to present “30 Americans”, a wide-ranging survey of works by many of the most important …
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April 5, 2012 Sculptor Elizabeth Catlett was one of the most important African-American artists of the 20th century and one of the last living links to the Harlem Renaissance. She …
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It was not exactly a twist-and-shout moment when The Dance came off the wall at the Barnes Foundation in Merion. Nearly two decades ago, amid incessant legal skirmishing, Matisse’s …
BATON ROUGE, LA.- After two years of planning, a milestone exhibition by the Louisiana State Museum traces two centuries of Louisiana history and culture with displays of rarely seen artifacts, …
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Greg Perkins, President and Founder of AAE Definition and Overview Black art constitutes a very diverse legacy, although many observers have a habit of generalizing what black art is. …
As I stated in a previous post about African-American masters, I love me some North Carolina artists… The Mint Museum of Art in Charlotte, NC is currently holding an exhibit …
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Dates: January 28 – April 15, 2012 Location: Annenberg and Tuttleman Galleries, Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building Henry Ossawa Tanner (1859-1937) was a mentor and role model for younger artists …
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In observance of African American History Month, the Library of Virginia, in partnership with Capital One Financial Corporation, is honoring eight distinguished Virginians as the 2011 African American Trailblazers …
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