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Art Fact Friday #17 Nov 17th Rashaun Rucker
The 3rd of 4 Detroit artists I will be highlighting during November who is making an impact in the contemporary art world. I was able to...

William Mandela Matthews
Nov 16, 20233 min read


Art Fact Friday #16 Nov 10th Judy Bowman
The 2nd of 4 Detroit artists I will be highlighting during November who is making an impact in the contemporary art world.

William Mandela Matthews
Nov 10, 20232 min read


Art Fact Friday #15 11-3-23 Mario Moore
For the month of November I will be highlighting 4 Detroit artists who are making an impact in the contemporary art world. I was able to...

William Mandela Matthews
Nov 2, 20232 min read


Art Fact Friday #14 10-27-23 Ernie Barnes
Premiere 20th century artist noted for his unique style of movement and the first professional athlete in America to become a noted...

William Mandela Matthews
Oct 27, 20233 min read


Art Fact Friday #13 10-20-23 Gordon Parks
American photographer,author, poet, composer and director of film. Recognized by iconic photos of poor Americans during the 1940s; later...

William Mandela Matthews
Oct 20, 20233 min read
Art Fact Friday #12 10-13-23 Jacob Lawrence
The most widely acclaimed African American artist of this century, and One of the first nationally recognized African American painters....

William Mandela Matthews
Oct 13, 20233 min read


Art Fact Friday #11 10-06-23 Rashid Johnson
Born 1977 multimedia artist Rashid Johnson explores elements identity, African American history, and mysticism. His works include...

William Mandela Matthews
Oct 6, 20232 min read


Art Fact Friday #10 September 29th 2023
Alma Woodsey Thomas an important role model for artists, and recognized as a major American painter of the 20th century. The first...

William Mandela Matthews
Sep 29, 20232 min read


Art Fact Friday#9 September 22nd 2023
Born Sept 20, 1948,NY,NY;Adrian Margaret Smith Piper is an american philosopher, conceptual and performance artist. Recognized for works...

William Mandela Matthews
Sep 22, 20232 min read


Art Fact Friday#8 September 15th 2023
Renee Cox A controversial African-American visual artist, working foremost in photography and video; using her body, nude and clothed in...

William Mandela Matthews
Sep 15, 20231 min read


Art Fact Friday #7 September 8th 2023 Sonya Clark
Sonya Clark fiber artist recognized for using a variety of materials including combs, coins, seed beads, thin threads, and strands of...

William Mandela Matthews
Sep 8, 20232 min read


Art Fact Friday #6 September 1st 2023 Lorna Simpson
Lorna Simpson, photographer born August 13, 1960, Brooklyn, NY is a pioneer of conceptual photography, her work explores stereotypes of...

William Mandela Matthews
Sep 1, 20232 min read


Art Fact Friday #4 August 18th 2023 Benny Andrews
Benny Andrews born on November 13, 1930, in Plainview, GA. Andrew’s a notable artist and activist for minority artist representation in...

William Mandela Matthews
Aug 18, 20233 min read


Art Fact Friday #2 Kehinde WileyAugust 4th 2023
This Friday I want to highlight one of my favorite contemporary artists and influences; Kehinde Wiley is best known for his paintings of...

William Mandela Matthews
Aug 4, 20233 min read


Art Fact Friday #1 Varnette Honeywood July 28th 2023
Recently I won a raffle for 4 mini prints by Varnette Honeywood (images below.) “Jesus Loves Me.” Copyright 1988. As seen in the living...

William Mandela Matthews
Aug 4, 20234 min read
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