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Here are 14 famous African American artists that any art lover should know. Table of Contents hide. 1 Joshua Johnson. 2 Edmonia Lewis. 3 Henry Ossawa Tanner. 4 Horace Pippin. 5 Augusta Savage. 6 Romare Bearden. 7 Jacob Lawrence. 8 Aaron Douglas. 9 Alma Thomas. 10 Jean-Michele Basquiat. 11 Kerry James Marshall. 12 Kara Walker. 13 Kehinde Wiley.
The works of American artists Glenn Ligon and Dread Scott reference signs that Black sanitation workers in Memphis carried while on strike in 1968. Ligon’s 1988 painting harnesses the power of the text from those signs: "I AM A MAN.” (The words are a variant of “I am an invisible man,” the first line of prologue in Ralph Ellison’s book Invisible Man.) Ligon changed the structure ...
Jun 22, 2023 · Today we are celebrating 12 exceptional Black artists that everyone needs to know. Jun 22, 2023 • By Anastasiia S. Kirpalov, MA Art History, Modern & Contemporary Art. For many years, Black artists were shunned away by the general art historical narrative, but that did not stop them from creating exceptional works of art. Black art is not ...
In this article, we will identify 10 of the most famous African American artists in history and explore their works and styles, as well as how those work have impacted American culture as a whole. 1. Jean Michel Basquiat
Explore Black art and artists in our collection, along with exhibitions, events, and resources for educators. Artists featured include Gordon Parks, Romare Bearden, Kara Walker, and more.
