Elizabeth Catlett dies at 96; among 20th century’s top black artists

By MARY ROURKE AND VALERIE J. NELSON Los Angeles Times Elizabeth Catlett, a sculptor and printmaker who is widely considered one of the most important African-American artists of the 20th …

Sculptor Elizabeth Catlett dies in Mexico

  MEXICO CITY—Sculptor and printmaker Elizabeth Catlett, a U.S. expatriate renowned for her dignified portrayals of African-American and Mexican women and who was barred from her home country for political …

Bio Charles Bibbs

  Bio   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 …

S.W.A.G. (sharp with art group)

S.W.A.G. (sharp with art group) Sharp With Art Group (SWAG) is an organization of visual artists dedicated to creative artistic expression, community service, and freedom of speech. Founded in the …

James Van Der Zee (1886-1983)

Born June 29, 1886 in Lenox, Massachusetts, the son of Ulysses S. Grant’s maid and butler. After attending schools in Lenox, he went to New York City in 1906 and …

An Eye For Art – Learning to View and Appreciate Art

An Eye For Art Learning to View and Appreciate Art Here is a checklist with some key components for An Eye For Art.     Describe the Work of Art. …

Sannu Niger!

        The capture last week of Saif al-Islam Qaddafi who, disguised as a Tuareg, was trying to flee to Niger — where one of his brothers and some …

Black Flight: Our Sojourn. Our Connections. Our Stories.

          Visual Arts & Exhibitions (Hall of Culture, 3rd Floor) Thu, Jan 19 — Sun, Jun 17 Opening Reception: January 19, 2012 | Time: 6 p.m. …

Project helps African-Americans identify with ancestors

                    Project helps African-Americans identify with ancestors The African Body Adornment Project dissects concepts about understanding ancestry By NATALEY OLIVER | …

Visual Artist Charly Palmer with Usher

          If you know any history of Charly Palmer’s works, you must be familiar with ‘Carlos’ my alter ego. Why the need for Carlos? Very simply, …