Profile: Robert Douglass Jr. (1809-1887)
Robert Douglass Jr. was an African-American artist and leading activist from Philadelphia. Continue reading Profile: Robert Douglass Jr. (1809-1887)
Profile: Thornton Dial, Jr. (1952-)
Thornton Dial, Jr. is a contemporary African-American painter, sculptor, and assemblage artist living and working in Bessemer, Alabama. He is the eldest son of prolific modern artist, Thornton Dial Sr. His work is best identified by its bold, evocative political and social commentary. Continue reading Profile: Thornton Dial, Jr. (1952-)
Profile: Abigail DeVille (1981-)
Abigail DeVille is an artist who creates large sculptures and installations, often incorporating found materialsfrom the neighborhoods around the exhibition venues. DeVille’s sculptures and installations often focus around themes of the history of racist violence, gentrification, and lost regional history. Continue reading Profile: Abigail DeVille (1981-)
Profile: Ntozake Shange (1948-2018)
Ntozake Shange was an American playwright and poet. As a Black feminist, she addressed issues relating to race and Black power in much of her work. She is best known for her Obie Award-winning play, For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf. Continue reading Profile: Ntozake Shange (1948-2018)
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