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Author Archives: Shantay Robinson

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Driskell and Friends: Reacquaint Yourself With Black American Art History

by Shantay Robinson May 13th, 2024May 14th, 2024

David C. Driskell’s story started in Eatonton, Georgia, where he came of age during the Jim Crow era, but when it ended in 2020—he died at age 88 from complications related to COVID—he was a distinguished professor emeritus who served as chair of the University of Maryland’s art department. Driskell earned a bachelor’s degree in […]

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In Diff’rent Strokes For Different Folks, Jay Durrah Creates Colorful, Organized Chaos

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