Newest Creation: "Metamorphosis", by Larry Poncho Brown
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Floetic, new original by Frank Morrison
The newest original by Frank Morrison, Floetic. Mr. Morrison is a wonderful artist that I have enjoyed his work for some time now. His art has expression and urban style that is classic and will be remembered for generations to come. To see more of Frank Morrison works, click here.
When Preparation Meets Opportunity
Have you ever met a person of the opposite sex who seemed to be the “one”? He or she was gorgeous, stylish, a brilliant conversationalist and had a vibrant career, however, after a period of dating, you realized that although this person had a wonderful personality, his or her character was not so wonderful. You …
Brandeis to sell school’s art collection, Waltham, MA
Rocked by a budget crisis, Brandeis University will close its Rose Art Museum and sell off a 6,000-object collection that includes work by such contemporary masters as Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, and Nam June Paik. The move shocked local arts leaders and drew harsh criticism from the Association of College and University Museums and Galleries. …
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From Africa to America: Tubman African American Museum, Macon, GA
Title: From Africa to AmericaArtist: Wilfred StroudDate: 1988 – 1996Medium: Acrylic on Canvas A musician, storyteller/oral historian, the traditional Griot was the product, or rather the embodiment of West African oral traditions. A native of Macon, Georgia, Wilfred R. Stroud embodies many of the qualities of the traditional West African Griot. But where the Griots …
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Book Review: "Come To Win" By Venus Williams
Venus Williams has become a household name. Venus is synonymous with success. At the young age of 30, she has become a huge success in a number of ways. Most people are familiar with her career in tennis. She is a two-time Olympic Gold medalist and she has won numerous Wimbledon titles. In addition to …
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African Art World Nestled in Tenafly
TENAFLY, N.J. — You can count the number of American public museums devoted entirely to African art on a few fingers.Enlarge This Image Ruby Washington/The New York TimesAn installation view at the African Art Museum of the SMA Fathers, in Tenafly, N.J., showing a 10-foot-high carved figure of Salif Keita, the 1960s Malian soccer hero.BlogArtsBeatThe …
Rwandan reggae spreads musical message of peace
Kigali, Rwanda (CNN) — Rwanda’s not a nation typically recognized for its music scene. But if you spend a little time there you’ll find a selection of talented musicians ready to emerge. One of the country’s up-and-coming bands, Jah Doves, offer listeners modern-day reggae mixed with traditional Rwandan beats. The six-man band is especially known …
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Art: The Twenty/ Anticipated shows for Fall 2010, New York, NY
Our most anticipated Publish Post shows of fall. MUSEUMS 1. “Lee Friedlander: America by Car”Friedlander, one of the great American street photographers, started shooting this deceptively casual-looking series in 1995, using his rental car’s windows, windshield, and rearview mirrors to frame the sights and people he encountered on his cross-country rambles. Whitney Museum of American …
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1981 by Justin Bua
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Groundbreaking and Internationally known Artist Justin Bua
Groundbreaking artist Justin BUA is internationally known for his best-selling collection of fine art posters–The DJ being one of the most popular prints of all time. Born in 1968 in NYC’s untamed Upper West Side and raised between Manhattan and East Flatbush, Brooklyn, BUA was fascinated by the raw, visceral street life of the city. …
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Twin Hicks Presents Their First Book.. "Noah’s Ark"
Written by Robert Richardson – Illustrated by Alan & Aaron Hicks Twin Hicks “Noah’s Ark”, is a unique prospective of the traditional story. It captures the unwavering message of God’s mercy and grace for humanity and Noah’s uncompromising faith. Although the world had become increasingly wicked, Noah found favor in the sight of God, and …
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"Daniel’s Faith In God" by Alan & Aaron Hicks
Alan and Aaron Hicks are identical twin brothers from Chicago, Illinois. Not only do they share the same facial features, but the same unique talent as well. Since the age of eight, the twins shared an intense desire to express their creativity through drawing. Over time, what began as a journey of self-expression through art …
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Hidden Beuaty by Samptoria Felice
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The Art of the Negro: (Study) – Hale Woodruff Murals at Clark Atlanta University – Atlanta, GA
The Art of the Negro murals were painted by Hale Aspacio Woodruff (1900-1980) and consist of six canvas panels housed in the atrium of Trevor Arnett Hall. Woodruff, art professor and founder of the Atlanta University art department and permanent collections painted the series between 1950-1951. Woodruff intended to provide students of an historically black …