BLACK ART IN AMERICA
by Shantay Robinson
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| The Long Journey Home by Mason Archie |
Black male artists have been recognized by Western art as early as the 19th century with art of landscapes and portraits that was non-denominational. But they have had to overcome great barriers to do that.
Robert S. Duncanson was the first internationally known African American painter who found allies in abolitionists. Today a number of black male artists are making artworks that contend with contemporary culture’s vices in an effort to highlight the ills of the world.
Mason Archie is a self-taught artist. But from his mastery of technique, one would think he’s studied with some of the greats.
Walter Lobyn is a DJ, so he recognizes the sacred quality of vinyl records and the ritual of listening to an album. With the scarcity of vinyl records today, Lobyn memorializes them in his art. [
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