Samella Lewis | |
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 Lewis in 1984 | |
| Born | Samella Sanders Lewis February 27, 1923 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | May 27, 2022 (aged 99) Torrance, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Artist, art historian |
Samella Sanders Lewis (February 27, 1923 – May 27, 2022) was an American visual artist and art historian. She worked primarily as a printmaker and painter. She has been called the "Godmother of African American Art".[1] She received Distinguished Artist Award for Lifetime Achievement from the College Art Association (CAA) in 2021.[2]
“Art is not a luxury as many people think – it is a necessity. It documents history – it helps educate people and stores knowledge for generations to come.” – Dr. Samella Lewis[1]
- ^ a b Robinson, Shantay (19 March 2019). "Dr. Samella Lewis: The Godmother of African American Art". www.blackartinamerica.com. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
- ^ Durón, Maximilíano (2021-02-12). "Samella Lewis, Artist and Historian Focused on Advancing Black Art, Awarded CAA's Highest Honor". ARTnews.com. Retrieved 2021-02-15.