I’m in awe of Kadir Nelson. His paintings hang at the U.S. House of Representatives and The National Baseball Hall of Fame and in the collections of Steven Spielburg, Will Smith, Denzel Washington and Queen LaTifah. He’s exhibited in galleries and museums in Detroit, New York, Washington D.C., England, Mexico and Japan and graced the sets of Fresh Prince of Bel Aire and Beauty Shop as well as other television shows and movies. He won two Coretta Scott King Awards and a Caldecott Honor.
And he’s coming here for Black, White and Read!
Don’t miss him
Sunday, Febraury 20, 2:00 p.m.
August Wilson Center
For more information or tickets , call 412-622-8866 or go to wwww.pittsburghlectures.com.
Kadir Nelson deserves every accolade he’s been given. Dignity and humanity resonate in every picture he creates. He delves deep into the emotions of his subjects, reflecting resolution, anguish, pride or joy. Explore his art and read We Are the Ship which he both wrote and illustrated. To begin, consider:
Well said, Tina. Lovers of children’s books as well as those who appreciate fine illustration would be well served by going to hear Kadir speak and by looking at (and reading) the books he has illustrated. Mama Miti is one of my favorites.