Louis Delsarte artist Personal Information Born September 1, 1944, in Brooklyn, NY Education: New York University, Pratt Institute, B.F.A., 1967; Louis J. Delsarte (born September 1, 1944 in Brooklyn, New York) is an African American artist known for what has sometimes been called his “illusionistic” style. introduction Louis Delsarte was born in Brooklyn New York in 1944. Believing that experimentation is the essence of art, he wrote: I. Bibliography and Exhibitions MONOGRAPHS AND SOLO EXHIBITIONS: Atlanta (GA). Louis Delsarte’s work can be found in many public and private collections including The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Cocoran Museum of Art, Fort Lauderdale Museum, Kanmsas.