One of the 20th century’s abiding art-historical mysteries has been the location of seven paintings in a renowned series of 30 by the painter Jacob Lawrence. After an ill-advised collector purchased ...

Jacob Lawrence, 1917-2000, is an American artists known for his colorful and emotional artwork depicting various struggles of African-Americans, including civil rights confrontations and the fight for ...

Among the mysteries of recent art history is the whereabouts of many works by the great African American painter Jacob Lawrence. An industry that did not properly value Black artists’ contributions ...

A New Orleans research center has received $1 million to conserve 41 paintings by Jacob Lawrence, one of the most important American artists of the 20th century. The three-year grant to the Amistad ...

In 1960, Nigeria ceased to be a colony of Great Britain, and the West African nation soon experienced a blossoming of self-discovery and promise. Jacob Lawrence was a Black, American art star in his ...

Jacob Lawrence, "We crossed the River at McKonkey's Ferry 9 miles above Trenton...the night was excessively severe...which the men bore without the least murmur…" —Tench Tilghman, 27 December 1776 ...

Joanna LaSane’s children ran up the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, excited to be on a trip from Atlantic City for the day. The students with the Atlantic City Children’s Theater were excited ...

SAGINAW, MI — A special exhibit featuring the works of American artist Jacob Lawrence at the Saginaw Art Museum will overlap with Black History Month this February and continue into spring. “Jacob ...

In "color-ography, n. the dances of Jacob Lawrence" four choreographers take a long look at Jacob Lawrence's paintings and create pieces giving physical realization to the essence of his art. These ...

GADSDEN COUNTY, Fla. (WCTV) - Here’s what’s brewing! The Gadsden Arts Center and Museum is set to display paintings from renowned artist Jacob Lawrence. His works capture images of “Black history and ...