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Black History
Jean-Michel Basquiat 1960 – 1988
At the time of his death, at the age of 27, Jean-Michel Basquiat had gone from being a homeless high school dropout to one of the world’s most famous and financially successful artists. His paintings are included in the collections of museums worldwide, and his unique and individual artistic style receives critical acclaim to this day.
George Herriman 1880 – 1944
George Herriman was one of America’s foremost cartoonists known for the iconic Krazy Katz comic strip that he produced for over 30 years. Through his characters, Herriman was able to address issues of racial segregation and his own Creole background within an imaginary world where animals could change color.
John James Audubon
1785 -1851
John James Audubon channeled a passionate interest in birds and their environment into a new way of depicting wildlife. He became one of the great artists of the 19th century in the process. His audacious work, depicting every North American bird species, exemplified the new country’s pioneer spirit, and his name continues to represent a love for the wilderness.
Julian Frances Abele 1881 – 1950
Julian Francis Abele was an architect who designed hundreds of important buildings without receiving due recognition during his lifetime. He was the first African American student to graduate from the University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Architecture and is revered today as the premier Black American architect.
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