Speaking of Black Lives Matter:
Romare Bearden (1911–1988)
Considered one of the most important American artists of the 20th century, Romare Bearden’s artwork depicted the African American culture experience in creative & thought provoking ways. Born in North Carolina, Bearden spent much of his career in New York City. Virtually self-taught, his early works were realistic images, often with religious themes. He later transitioned to abstract & Cubist style paintings in oil & watercolor. He is best known for his photomontage compositions made from torn images of popular magazines & assembled into visually powerful statements on African American life.
