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Black History Month 2022: John Biggers
Monday, February 28, 2022 | Karl ColeWhile John Biggers is known for his murals, he is equally as renowned for his graphic works. His realist style is tempered by an abstract simplification reminiscent of African art. He drew his subject ...
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Black History Month 2022: Mary A. Jackson
Tuesday, February 22, 2022 | Karl ColeMary A. Jackson is instrumental in bringing the African American tradition of sweetgrass basket making (called “Gullah” basketry) to international recognition. Sweetgrass basketry of ...
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Black History Month 2022: Mark Bradford
Monday, February 14, 2022 | Karl ColeLet’s continue to celebrate art for Black History Month with the work of Mark Bradford. ...
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Black History Month 2022: Akili Ron Anderson
Monday, February 7, 2022 | Karl ColeLet’s celebrate Black History Month by showing outstanding Black artists over the next few weeks. I’m starting the series with the work of Akili Ron Anderson. ...
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Happy Juneteenth, 19 June, 2021: Celebrating the newest National Holiday!
Friday, June 18, 2021 | Karl ColeWe know we’re a day early celebrating Juneteenth, but It’s about time! African Americans have been celebrating Juneteenth forever! The movement to make it a federal holiday was spearheaded ...
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African American History Month 2021 III
Monday, February 15, 2021 | Karl ColeFor my ongoing celebration of African American History month, let’s honor the life and work of Hughie Lee-Smith. He was one of many artists who matured during the Harlem Renaissance (1918– ...
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African American History Month 2021 II
Monday, February 8, 2021 | Karl ColeFebruary 4th was artist Nick Cave’s birthday, so let’s celebrate his art for African American History Month. ...
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African American History Month 2021 I
Monday, February 1, 2021 | Karl ColeLet’s begin honoring African American History Month this year with the work of vernacular artist David Butler. His art reflects the long tradition of African-Caribbean influence in the art of ma ...
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Art for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 | Karl ColeIn commemoration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, I am recognizing an African American artist who was as committed to equality—especially for African American women—as MLK and expressed it ...
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National Illinois Day
Monday, December 7, 2020 | Karl ColeBeing an art historian originally from Illinois, you just know that I have to celebrate National Illinois Day with some art. I chose two fascinating artists from Chicago. ...
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Confronting Racism with Art
Monday, September 14, 2020 | Karl ColeUnfortunately, African American artists in the 2000s continue to confront similar concerns that their forefathers addressed during the Harlem Renaissance. After nearly 100 years, issues of racism, job ...
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African American History Month 2020 VI
Monday, February 24, 2020 | Karl ColeIt is certainly true that, in the 21st century, more African American artists than ever before—in a wider range of expression—are participating in the American “art world.” As ...
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African American History Month 2020 V
Friday, February 14, 2020 | Karl ColeContemporary African American artists use diverse techniques, ideas, and the history of African Americans in works of art that speak in new and exciting ways, including these works from the 1980s and ...
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African American History Month 2020 IV
Friday, February 14, 2020 | Karl ColeThis year’s African American (Art) History Month series continues with Howardena Pindell and her work from the 1970s. ...
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African American History Month 2020 III
Wednesday, February 12, 2020 | Karl ColeToday my series celebrating African American (Art) History Month 2020 continues with another artist who was part of groundbreaking African American artist collectives: Dindga McCannon. ...
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