Abstract Expressionism
and the African American Artist
Jo-Ann Graham, Ph. D.

Saturday, February 11, 2 pm

This presentation explores the role of the African American artist in the historic and contemporary world of abstract painting. The program will impart a greater awareness of the breadth of paintings that have been created by African American artists. The presentation will include consideration of the works of first-generation abstractionists such as Norman Lewis, second-generation abstractionists such as Ed Clark, mid-career artists, and emerging artists. Presented as part of the Speakers in the Humanities Project through the NY Council for the Humanities.