Masterpieces of African American Art: An African American Perspective

Masterpieces of African American Art: An African American Perspective – 2008

This catalogue features 50 images by 31 different artists from this exhibition. The artists are Benny Andrews, William E. Artis, Amiri Baraka, Romare Bearden, Phoebe Beasley, John Biggers, Grafton Tyler Brown, Elizabeth Catlett, Miguel Covarrubias, Beauford Delaney, David C. Driskell, Tom Feelings, Eric Hanks, Rene Hanks, Palmer Hayden, Varnette Honeywood, Sargent Johnson, Lois M. Jones, Michael Massenburg, Willie Robert Middlebrook, Archibald Motley, Jr., John Offutt, William Pajaud, Charles Sallee, William Edouard Scott, Charles Searles, Charles Sebree, Thomas Sills, La Monte Westmoreland, Walter Williams and Hale Woodruff.

This is a special 20th anniversary catalogue that includes essays by David C. Driskell and Paul Von Blum and the gallery owner’s daughter, Monika Hanks after whom the gallery is named. There are a number of special anniversary messages from various collectors, family members, and arts professionals. And, Richard A. Long, Ph.D. is interviewed by gallery owner Eric Hanks. Dr. Long shares his insights and experiences after many years in the arts.