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Saturday Open Thread: African-American Painters

October 5, 2019 by pragobots 105 Comments

It's the weekend POU! I hope you are enjoying the series on African-American painters. Today we are honoring Nia Imara. Nia Imara is an American astrophysicist and artist. Imara was involved in work that deals with galactic mass, star formation and detecting exoplanets. Imara was the first African-American woman to earn a Ph.D. in astrophysics at … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread: African-American Painters

Friday Open Thread: African-American Painters

October 4, 2019 by pragobots 132 Comments

Happy Friday POU Family! This week's theme focuses on African-American painters. Today's painter being highlighted is Ellen Gallagher. Ellen Gallagher (born December 16, 1965) is an American artist. Her work has been shown in numerous solo and group exhibitions and is held in the permanent collections of many major museums. Her media include painting, works on … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: African-American Painters

Thursday Open Thread: African-American Painters

October 3, 2019 by pragobots 215 Comments

Good morning POU Family! It's Thursday and this week's theme is highlighting African-American Painters. Today, we are going to highlight the painter David Huffman. David Huffman (born 1963) is an American painter and installation artist. He is known for works that combine science fiction aesthetics with a critical focus on the political exploration of … [Read more...] about Thursday Open Thread: African-American Painters

Wednesday Open Thread: African-American Painters

October 2, 2019 by pragobots 232 Comments

Good morning POU! It's Wednesday. This week's theme is about African-American painters. Enjoy! Rose Theodora Piper (October 7, 1917 – May 11, 2005) was an American painter best known for her semi-abstract, blues-inspired paintings of the 1940s. In the 1950s, out of financial necessity, she became a textile designer. For nearly thirty years, she worked as Rose Ransier, … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread: African-American Painters

Tuesday Open Thread: African-American Painters

October 1, 2019 by pragobots 243 Comments

Good morning POU Family! It's Tuesday! Enjoy this wee's theme highlighting African-American painters. Frederick J. Brown (February 6, 1945 – May 5, 2012) was a New York City-based visual artist originally from Chicago. His style ranges from abstract expressionism to figurative. His artwork was influenced by historical, religious,[ narrative and urban themes. He is noted … [Read more...] about Tuesday Open Thread: African-American Painters

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