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Father of African American art

Mike G. on 11 15, 2009 | 3 Comments

Aaron Douglas, 1899-1979 For 27 years, Aaron Douglas, founder of Fisk University's Art Department, was also head of the Art Department at Fisk University, influencing a great many students, including

The Harlem Renaissance (early 1920's to 1930's) was a nurturing of African-American social consciousness that was expressed through the visual arts, as well as through music (Louis Armstrong, Eubie Bl

Seattle’s Sharpest Art

Mike G. on 11 3, 2009 | No Comments

The 605 foot (184 meter) Space Needle was envisioned by Edward E. Carlson, who was president of Western International Hotels. Carlson's sketch became an icon for the 1962 World's Fair in Seattle, and

Andy Warhol’s Pop Art

Mike G. on 10 26, 2009 | No Comments

Andy Warhol, born in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania in 1928, was encouraged at an early age to draw, thus alluding to his natural ability to draw. He had such a naturally, God-given ability, that his mother

Homage to a King

Mike G. on 10 20, 2009 | No Comments

This piece of Art, titled 'Homage to King', is located on Freedom Parkway at Boulevard, and was created by Xavier Medina-Campeny. Xavier Medina-Campeny,born in Barcelona in 1943, is the descendant of

54 Columns, Atlanta!

Mike G. on 10 19, 2009 | No Comments

54 Columns, located on Highland Ave at Glen Iris Drive in Atlanta,GA, was commissioned by the Fulton County Arts Council. This minimalist structure by renowned artist Sol LeWitt integrates art and arc

Foxlogic Productions

Mike G. on 10 18, 2009 | No Comments

Man, if you like what we've brought you here at ArtActivism.com, then you're gonna love what else Foxlogic Productions has comin atcha. Check out, for example, KarimHijazi.com for the hottest in phot

Graffiti, the community’s true reflection

Mike G. on 10 10, 2009 | No Comments

Graffiti has its place in our society as a person expression, as well a social one, though it has been negatively viewed as a sign of social breakdown and rebellious behavior. Though I am opposed to

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