In Honor of Black History Month, here are some black artists that have made an impact on our world as a whole.
1. Augusta Savage
Augusta Savage was an American sculptor and educator contributing to the fight of racism, and to modern feminism. She was born in Florida, 1892. She started sculpting just with the clay found in her hometown. Here are some of her works:
2. Jean-Michel Basquiat
Jean-Michel Basquiat was a Neo-Expressionist painter in the 1980s. He is best known for his primitive style and his collaboration with pop artist Andy Warhol. In his early life he grew up in Brooklyn, New York- but his inspirations for his art lied elsewhere. Because of his diverse heritage, he felt a pride in expressing what he is made of. Here are some of his works:
3. Kara Walker
Kara Walker is an African American artist who rose to fame for her use of large paper silhouettes to explore social issues surrounding gender, race and Black history. Being born in Stockton, California, and having a father as an artist is the perfect concoction to create her masterpieces. By the age of 3, walker knew she wanted to pursue art. Here are some of her works:
4. Gordon Parks
Gordon Parks was a prolific, world-renowned photographer, writer, composer and filmmaker known for his work on projects like ‘Shaft’ and ‘The Learning Tree.’ The iconic Gordon Parks was a self-taught artist who became the first African American photographer for Life and Vogue magazines. Growing up in times of segregation and mass amounts of racism compelled him to show that evil through his work.
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