Profile: Dale Brockman Davis (1945-)

Dale Brockman Davis is a Los Angeles-based African-American artist, gallerist and educator best known for his assemblage sculpture and ceramic work that addresses themes of African American history and music, especially jazz. Along with his brother, artist Alonzo Davis, he co-founded Brockman Gallery in Leimert Park. Through the gallery and his broader community work, Davis became an important promoter of African-American artists in Los Angeles. Continue reading Profile: Dale Brockman Davis (1945-)

Profile: Alonzo Davis (1942-)

Alonzo Davis is an African-American artist and academic known for co-founding the Brockman Gallery in Los Angeleswith his brother Dale Brockman Davis. In reaction to a perceived lack of coverage of black art, Davis became an advocate for black art and artists. His best-known work is the Eye on ’84 mural he painted to commemorate the 1984 Summer Olympics. Continue reading Profile: Alonzo Davis (1942-)