Contemporary

b. 1962 Contemporary Cey Adams b. 1962 CEY ADAMS, a New York native, emerged from the downtown graffiti movement to exhibit alongside fellow artists Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring. He appeared in the historic 1982 PBS documentary Style Wars, which tracks subway graffiti in New York. Adams served as Creative Director for Hip-Hop mogul Russell Simmons’ […]

1930-2006 Blues Player Little Eva Moving On Contemporary BENNY ANDREWS 1930-2006 Andrews was both an artist and activist who created narrative-based works in collage, prints, paintings and drawings. He created scenes of the South using memories of his childhood in the segregated South to create works addressing human suffering and injustice. He was the first

Untitled I Untitled II Untitled Watercolor on paper 1993 Untitled Watercolor on paper 1997 Contemporary Tayo Adenaike b. 1954 Adenaike is a watercolorist of Yoruba heritage and has a passion for Igbo symbols and culture. He received a BA in Fine Art from the University of Nigeria, Adenaike in 1979, and a MFA in Painting

Baker Mixed Media, 2023 Contemporary Baker Georgette Baker has a background in studio art and graphic design, and graduated from Marygrove College of Detroit (1986) with a B.A in Fine Art. She was introduced to collage 1981 while a student at University of Detroit-Mercy. Romare Bearden laid a foundation for storytelling through use of collage

Euphoria Oil on canvas, 24×24 inches, 2017 Purple Sight Oil on wood, 12×12 inches, 2017 Contemporary Antonio Carreno b. 1963 Carreno’s paintings provide a fresh perspective with spontaneous, organic abstractions emphasizing large, bold sweeping strokes. By experimenting with various tools, he has discovered a way to push the thick pigment across the canvas quickly in

Autumn Acrylic on board, 40×38 in.  Summer Acrylic on board, 56×30 in. Winter Acrylic on board, 48×40 in. Contemporary Ceaux CEAUX is a multidisciplinary artist who lives and works in New Orleans, LA. His vivid paintings offer a view of the culture and life of everyday Black folk. CEAUX has exhibited in local venues including

1915-2001 Dahalias Freedom Morning Chicken Coop Contemporary Claude Clarke 1915-2001 Clark was born in rural Rockingham, Georgia and was a painter who used European tools and methods. ClaClark was born in rural Rockingham, Georgia and was a painter who used European tools and methods. Clark was a master of light and color whose work ranged

b. 1960 Contemporary Tayo Adenaike b. 1960 Kevin Cole is a contemporary American artist recognized for his vibrant and dynamic works that explore themes of identity, cultural heritage, and social justice. Born and raised in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Cole’s artistic journey was shaped by his upbringing in the segregated South and his experiences as a

b. 1942 Power Poles Contemporary Alonzo J. Davis b. 1942 Davis’s career spans four decades. A native of Tuskegee, Alabama, Davis moved with his family to Los Angeles in his early teens. After acquiring an undergraduate degree at Pepperdine College, he earned an MFA in Printmaking and Design at Otis Art Institute. Influenced early on

1931–2020 Temptation in the Garden Mother Child MotheaI Want Two Wingsr Child Contemporary David Driskell 1931–2020 David Driskell was a towering figure in American art, celebrated for his contributions as an artist, curator, scholar, and educator. Born in Eatonton, Georgia, Driskell’s artistic journey was profoundly influenced by his experiences growing up in the segregated South