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Part II: The Contemporary Inheritance of Black Impressionism
In Part II of the Black Impressionism series, discover how contemporary artists such as Lynette Yiadom-Boakye and Paul Verdell transform Impressionist strategies into new expressions of interiority, identity, and emotional light. Their work extends a historic tradition into a dynamic, modern vocabulary.
Part I: The Origins of Black Impressionism
Discover the untold story of Black artists who embraced Impressionism, from Henry Ossawa Tanner in Paris to Allan Randall Freelon, Sr. in the U.S., and learn how their vision transformed light, color, and artistic freedom into a legacy that continues today.