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 Feb. 24, 2016, with a memorable art exhibition. Among those attending were President Wallace Loh and his wife, Barbara, on the left; and Prof. David C. Driskell, along with Prof. Dagmar R. Henney, on the 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.
- ↑ "ArtMakers : David Driskell". The History Makers. Archived from the original on May 11, 2013. Retrieved December 4, 2015.
- ↑ "AWARDS & HONORS: 2000 NATIONAL HUMANITIES MEDALIST: David C. Driskell". National Endowment for the Humanities. Retrieved July 19, 2013.
- ↑ "DAVID C. DRISKELL". Driskell Center. April 1, 2020. Archived from the original on April 13, 2020. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
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