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Kofi Bailey (1931 - 1981) was born in Chicago, grew up in Los Angeles, and graduated from Alabama State University before entering Howard University where he studied with Alain Locke, Sterling Brown, and James Porter. Becoming deeply involved in the Pan-Africa movement, he became closely associated with W.E.B. Du Bois, and later with Martin Luther King. Bailey's blending of his African and American experiences permeated his work with a strong sense of social activism and political awareness. Best known for his charcoal and conte drawings, Bailey's work was widely acquired by collectors in Africa, Mexico, and the Americas.
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AFRICAN WOMAN
1974
graphite on paper
24"h x 18"w |
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AFRICAN PRINCESS
1974
graphite on paper
24"h x 18"w |
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MOTHER & CHILD
1973
graphite on paper
24"h x 18"w |
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