David C. Driskell
Painting, Author
1931 –
Who is David C. Driskell?
David C. Driskell is a scholar in the field of African-American art and an artist. Driskell is an emeritus professor at the University of Maryland, College Park.
Driskell holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from Catholic University and nine Honorary Doctoral degrees. In 2000, Driskell was honored by President Bill Clinton as one of 12 recipients of the National Humanities Medal. A publication, David C. Driskell: Artist and Scholar by Julie L. McGee, detailing Driskell's life and work, was published in 2006.
Driskell is represented by DC Moore Gallery. His first exhibition at the gallery was held in October 2006.
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- Born
- Jun 7, 1931
Eatonton - Also known as
- David Driskell
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Education
- Howard University
- Employment
- University of Maryland, College Park
- Lived in
- Maryland
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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