#edmonia-lewis
#edmonia-lewis

[ follow ]

The Story of Edmonia Lewis, America's First Black and Indigenous Art Star

Edmonia Lewis was the first Black and Indigenous U.S. artist to gain international acclaim as a sculptor, creating works that supported social causes.

Arts

fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

6 months ago

Exhibit Showcases 19th-Century Black Sculptor Edmonia Lewis

Edmonia Lewis overcame gender and racial barriers to become America's famous female sculptor of color, creating neo-classical works reflecting abolitionism, mythology and her Black-Indigenous heritage.

[ Load more ]

#edmonia-lewis#edmonia-lewis

The Story of Edmonia Lewis, America's First Black and Indigenous Art Star

Exhibit Showcases 19th-Century Black Sculptor Edmonia Lewis

#edmonia-lewis
#edmonia-lewis