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The Art and Inspiration Sam Gilliam Left Behind.

Authors :
LOOS, TED
Source :
New York Times. 6/29/2022, Vol. 171 Issue 59469, pC1-C5. 2p.
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

An interview with sculptor Melvin Edwards and multimedia artist Rashid Johnson is presented. Edwards describes the late painter Sam Gilliam as curios and experimental. Johnson talks about the relationship of Gilliam with improvisation and innovation, as well as his competitiveness. They share their thoughts on Gilliam being an African American artist and they refer to the cycles in the life and career of Gilliam and his happy attitude toward work as his legacy.

Subjects

Subjects :
*INSPIRATION

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03624331
Volume :
171
Issue :
59469
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New York Times
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
157699421