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Negro Sunshine II #17
Glenn Ligon, 2010
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Born in the Bronx area of New York City, Glenn Ligon creates mixed-media works which reference the visual arts, literature and history to explore his experiences as an African American and a gay man living in the United States.
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Title of artwork, date
Negro Sunshine II #17, 2010
Date supported
2013
Medium and material
Oil stick & gesso on paper
Dimensions
30.5 x 22.9 cm
Grant
9089.76
Total cost
9090
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