Paintings of Inspirational Artists & Professors: The Black Male Artist Professor Series

Paintings of Inspirational Artists & Professors: The Black Male Artist-Professor Series is a richly illustrated collection of portrait paintings, essays, and educational resources celebrating twenty-five distinguished Black male artist-professors whose contributions to visual art, education, scholarship, mentorship, and leadership have profoundly shaped the cultural and educational landscape of the United States. Created by artist, professor, and author Ligel Lambert between 2023 and 2026, this publication honors individuals whose influence extends far beyond their artistic achievements to the generations they have inspired through teaching, research, service, and creative practice.

The book features portraits of Ligel Lambert, Sanford Biggers, Dr. James Rolling, Jr., Kerry James Marshall, Didier William, Jacob Lawrence, William T. Williams, Robert Reed, Derrick Adams, Meleko Mokgosi, Odili Donald Odita, Dr. Sharif Bey, Richard Mayhew, Mark Thomas Gibson, Dr. B. Stephen Carpenter II, Charles White, Stanley Whitney, Imo Nse Imeh, Larry Walker, Nick Cave, Glenn Ligon, David Driskell, Dr. Bernard Young, Joseph Norman, and Benjamin Leroy

© 2026 STUDIO ART BOOKS PUBLISHING (E-bog): 9798996698905

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E-bog: 1. oktober 2026