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Featuring a wide spectrum of African American artists, subjects and themes.
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We present five African American Artists who have gained notoriety for presenting their histories in images. From the angry Jean-Michel Basquiat to Faith Ringgold's quietly political story quilts, the following African American painters offer work that is visually adventurous and politically vocal.
 Activist, writer and painter, Faith Ringgold creates vibrant and highly politicized images. New York-based Ringgold is best known for her story quilts - a series of narrative paintings based on African American stories and history. A politically engaged artist, Ringgold is also recognized for her part in opening the Museum of Modern Art's exhibit schedule to black artists.
Shown: Sunflowers Quilting Bee At Arles
 Romare Bearden developed his abstract collage style in the 1950's while hobnobbing with greats such as James Baldwin, Constantin Brancusi and George BraqueSorbonne in Paris. Born in North Carolina, Bearden grew up in New York's Harlem, where he drew inspiration, and worked to build opportunities for black artists. His compositions feature urban, religious and domestic scenes, depicted in layers of paint, paper and color.
Shown: Early Carolina Morning
 Considered the young hipster of contemporary African American painting, Justin Bua creates distorted images of urban nighthawks. Born in 1968, Bua began his artistic education at 13, when he was accepted into a performing arts high school. Bua also spent his youth breakdancing and writing graffiti - activities that heavily impacted his fluid painting style. That style has now translated itself into animated films, skateboard designs - and fine art paintings.
Shown: In the Sky
 Jacob Lawrence's most renowned images evoke influential figures in African American history. Born in New Jersey, at 13 Lawrence relocated to Harlem - a district that remained influential to his work. His talent emerged at an after school arts and crafts program, where he found a mentor who encouraged him to enroll in art school. Lawrence painted in startling contrasts -- vivid colors that leap out against shadowy backdrops and black figures.
Shown: Marionettes
 Infamous for his short, fast and tragic rise to fame, Jean-Michel Basquiat began his career in Manhattan, living on the street and writing graffiti. Basquiat quickly moved into the 1980's art scene, where he mingled with Pop Artist Andy Warhol and other Manhattan glitterati. Basquiat worked in paint and crayon - creating images that featured raw, angry figures interspersed with graffiti-like texts.
Shown: Worthy Constituents
Links:
· Article: The Burns Archive: Telling Untold Stories
· Index: African American
· Search: African American
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