Augusta Savage – A Monument of Hope and Beauty
Augusta Savage was an African-American sculptor associated with the Harlem Renaissance. Born in Florida in 1892 Augusta Savage knew early on that she wanted…
African American Art
African American Artists Who Have Made Their Mark in History
Henry Ossawa Tanner– The first African-American painter to gain international acclaim. Henry Ossawa Tanner “I will preach with my brush”, Augusta Savage a female African-American sculptor associated with the Harlem Renaissance, to many others.
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Bill Traylor, Southern Self-Taught Artist
The Art of Southern Self-Taught Artist Bill Traylor Bill Traylor was an African-American artist born into slavery in the mid-1800’s, incredibly beginning his career…
Wiley and Sherald Express Presence in the Obama’s Presidential Portraits
Presidential Portraits – The Obama’s Portraits Unveiled The Obama’s official portraits were unveiled on Monday, February 12th 2018. These portraits will reside at…
David Butler, Southern African-American Artist Famous for Creating ‘Yard Art’ from Tin
Born in Louisiana in 1898, David Butler was an “outsider” artist known for his talent in creating yard art from tin cut outs and…
Self-taught Artist Thornton Dial – From Factory Worker to Prominent Artist
Self-Taught Artist Thornton Dial – “Outsider” Artist Dial, who passed away at 87 years old on January 2016 was a self-taught African American artist…
Artist Eldzier Cortor- Source of Strength
African American Artist Eldzier Cortor Eldzier Cortor (January 10, 1916 – November 26, 2015) was an African-American artist and printmaker. Early on he dreamed…
