Kadir Nelson | |
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 Nelson at the 2017 Texas Book Festival | |
| Born | May 15, 1974 Washington, DC |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Pratt Institute |
| Known for | Magazine cover illustrations |
| Style | Conceptual artist |
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Kadir Nelson (May 15, 1974) is a Los Angeles–based painter, illustrator, and author who is best known for his paintings often featured on the covers of The New Yorker magazine, and album covers for Michael Jackson and Drake. His work is focused on African-American culture and history. The New York Times describes his work as: "sumptuous, deeply affecting work. Nelson’s paintings are drenched in ambience, and often overt symbolism.[1] He has twice been a Caldecott honor recipient and won the 2020 Caldecott Medal for his illustrations in The Undefeated.
- ^ Paul, Pamela (6 February 2013). "Black History Greats 'Nelson Mandela,' by Kadir Nelson, and More". The New York Times. Retrieved 28 September 2018.