John Biggers was a highly influential African American artist and educator. After serving in World War II, he attended Hampton University, where his artistic talents were nurtured. Biggers is renowned for his powerful murals and drawings that often depict African American life, history, and mythology, blending social realism with symbolic imagery. His work has been […]
Ruth E. Carter (Class of 1982):Â Cultural icon, master storyteller, and two-time Academy Award-winning costume designer. Recognized globally for her unparalleled research and historical accuracy in design, her historic career has fundamentally transformed representation, spatial aesthetics, and visual expression within the global creative economy.
Samella Sanders Lewis was a groundbreaking artist, educator, and the visionary founder of the International Review of African American Art. Her artistic contributions and her dedication to promoting the work of African American artists have had a profound and lasting impact on the art world. She has been called the “Godmother of African American Art”.
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