David C. Driskell
David C. Driskell (June 7, 1931[1] – April 1, 2020)[2] was an American artist and scholar. His works focused in the field of African-American art. Driskell was emeritus professor at the University of Maryland, College Park. He was born in Eatonton, Georgia. In 2000, Driskell was honored by President Bill Clinton as one of 12 recipients of the National Humanities Medal.[3]
The David C. Driskell Center at the University of Maryland, College Park was named after him.
Driskell died at a hospital in Hyattsville, Maryland on April 1, 2020 of COVID-19 at the age of 88.[4]
David C. Driskell Media
The University of Maryland, College Park Art Gallery celebrated its 50th anniversary on February 24, 2016, with a memorable art exhibition. Among those attending were President Wallace Loh and his wife, Barbara (left); and Prof. David C. Driskell, along with Prof. Dagmar R. Henney (right). Photo courtesy University of Maryland Art Gallery, used with permission.
References
- ↑ Genzlinger, Neil (7 April 2020). David Driskell, 88, Pivotal Champion of African-American Art, Dies. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/07/obituaries/david-driskell-dead.html.
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