African and African American Artists

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African American Artists - Chronological listing from Artcyclopedia.
African American Museum in Philadelphia- where they auction African American art. See their art expo.
African Art: Aesthetics and Meaning (an electronic exhibition catalog)
African Art - Universes in Universe Johannesburg Biennial
African Art and History - Links compiled by Judy Decker. Online African Art Lesson
Art TV Network- African American art in video.
Arte Africana- With African tribal art. The site is in Italian.
Adams, Alonzo, an artist from the U.S. (Some images for mature students).
Bearden, Romare- An African American born in the Bronx.
Brunhoso, Antognoni Angolan artist living in Holland. Mixed media, acrylic and oil painting.
California African American Museum- with exhibits, news, and permanent collection for various artists.
Domingos, Sebastiao - a wood carving artist from South Africa. Figurative work, animals and works that tell a story.
Camp, Sokari David Nigerian artist, based in UK. Welded steel sculpture inspired by traditional African art.
Cutting to the Essence, Shaping for the Fire (a Yoruba and Akan art exhibit)
Domingos, Sebastiao- A woodcarver from South Africa
Terry Dixon (born 1969) Washington DC Artist. Abstract Expressionism with African inspired symbolism. Paintings - mixed media.
FolkArt and Craft Exchange Haitian Art
Geter, Tyrone, an artist at the University of Akron.
Johnson, William- An African American Harlem Renaissance painter.

Paul R. Jones Collection University of Delaware. See works in the collection -- noted African American artists including Romare Bearden, Jacob Lawrence, Selma Burke and others.
Kanika African Sculptures Kanika Marshall - African-American artist from California. African inspired masks, figurines, breast cancer survivor jewelry, pendants, pins, and more. Home decorator items hand-sculpted from clay and adorned with African fabric, leather, and beadwork.
Lawrence, Jacob- A storyteller and artist who fought for freedom and justice.
Lloyd, Robert J., professor of art at Eastern University. See his images and commentaries.
Loveless, James See the "art of love" - Portraits by the Loveless family. Saint Louis, Missouri,
Martin, Eugene J. (b. 1938, Washington D.C. - d. 2005, Lafayette LA) Realistic drawings to abstract paintings. Larger size images can be found on Artnet.
Mayfield, George C. - African American artist. Still life, portraits and more. Paintings and 3-d work.
N'Kele, Augie Kuyowa- an artist from the Democratic Republic of Congo. He now resides in the U.S.
Osman, Mohamed Buwe, a native of Merka Somalia. Paintings are reflective memories of rich, diverse and adventurous experiences of life. Physician who is an artist.
Pippin, Horace- In spite of a war injury, this African American painted and created other art.
Pleasant (African American - born 1974). Figurative paintings and sculpture - Gestural in feeling. Email Pleasant for painting images you need for PowerPoint. Email me for images of wire sculpture (this offer is for art teachers only).
Saar, Betye- An African-American assemblage artist.
Lucas Sithole (1931-1994) - site in memory of one of South Africa's most important sculptors showing hundreds of works from various collections around the world.
Traore, Souda- An artist originally from Switzerland and Mali. She specializes in sand paintings and sand sculptures. Her site is called Soudasworld.