See David C. Driskell’s Radiant Paintings Exploring Black Heritage

For many, David C. Driskell’s name is likely to recall his curatorial endeavors, which shaped and re-shaped the way we understand Black art history. But Driskell was a prolific artist, too, and for the full of his career, he painted vibrant works that bridged the gap between figuration and abstraction, and often paid homage to important Black artists and African art. Many exemplary works by Driskell are currently on view at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, which, with the Portland Museum