In 1976, the year of the United States bicentennial, David C. Driskell mounted the exhibition “Two Centuries of Black American Art” at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Porter, a scholar of African American art explained, “You have to show people what we’ve contributed.”Driskell continued to paint, making images drawn from nature and African American life. Today, the 69-year-old Driskell is widely regarded as the world’s foremost authority on black art in America. Driskell would be just as rigorous when cataloguing African American works, creating a scholarly context for black art in America. He is an incredible mentor.” Campbell calls Driskell’s 1976 show “Two Centuries of Black American Art” a turning point for black art.

Source: Ethiopian News April 06, 2020 18:00 UTC