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Romare Bearden (1911-1988) was an African-American artist, writer, and musician. He is widely known for his collage art, which integrated aspects of African-American culture, such as jazz and blues music, into his works. He also worked in other mediums such as oil, ink, and pastel.
Bearden was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, and grew up in Harlem. After graduating from high school, he attended the Arts Students League in New York and the Sorbonne in Paris. In 1940, he moved to Detroit, where he worked as a social worker and later as a journalist. He also served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
In the 1950s and 1960s, Bearden’s art began to receive critical acclaim. He was one of the leading figures of the Harlem Renaissance and his works often depicted African-American life and culture. His collages often incorporated photographs, fabric, and other found objects. He also worked in other mediums such as oil, ink, and pastel.
Bearden was a powerful advocate for African-American art and culture. He founded the Cinque Gallery in Harlem and was a founding member of the Harlem Cultural Council. He also served as a mentor to many young African-American artists.
Bearden’s work has been exhibited in many museums, including the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Corcoran Gallery of Art. He is widely considered one of the most important African-American artists of the 20th century.
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