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Kani Saburi Ayubu February 16, 2015 Leave a Comment

Kadir Nelson Reinvents Eustace Tilley for The New Yorker Magazine

Kadir Nelson Reinvents The New Yorker Magazine Cover for its 90th Anniversary

Kadir Nelson Reinvents Eustace Tilley for The New Yorker

Filed Under: Black Art News, Kadir Nelson Tagged With: Kadir Nelson, magazine cover, new york, new york city, new yorker magazine

Kani Saburi Ayubu July 10, 2011 Leave a Comment

Heart & Soul: The Story of America and African Americans by Kadir Nelson

Heart & Soul by Kadir Nelson

Learn More About Heart & Soul

Filed Under: Book of the Week, Kadir Nelson Tagged With: African American History, black history, book, childrens book, Kadir Nelson

Kani Saburi Ayubu February 14, 2010 Leave a Comment

“Mama Miti” by Donna Jo Napoli & Kadir Nelson

Mama Miti: Wangari Maathai and the Trees of Kenya

“Mama Miti: Wangari Maathai and the Trees of Kenya” by Donna Jo Napoli and illustrated by Kadir Nelson is our featured book of the week due to the works of art created by Mr. Nelson for the children’s book and its ethnic theme.  Below you will find a summary of the books contents, sample images from the book and much, much more. Learn more about this amazing book!

Filed Under: Book of the Week, Kadir Nelson Tagged With: children, donna jo napoli, kadir neslon, kenya, nobel prize, Trees, wangari maathai

Kani Saburi Ayubu May 21, 2009 Leave a Comment

Change Has Come by Kadir Nelson – Featured Book

This video is a trailer for the book “Change Has Come” by Kadir Nelson.  It is a book that commemorates the achievement of our 44th President.  The book features illustrations by Kadir Nelson, an award winning African American artist and illustrator based in San Diego, California and the words of Barack Obama.

Official Product Description

The black and white images throughout are personal reflections, uniquely felt and rendered by award winning artist Kadir Nelson. They are accompanied by the uplifting words of Barack Obama and commemorate the movement and the moment that have changed our history. It’s a celebration of the power of inspiration. It’s a celebration of how far we have come and how determined we are to look ahead. It’s a celebration of pride, hope and joy personally felt and publically shared. Most of all it’s a celebration of the 44th president – a new president and a new chapter in the American story.

Purchase the Book at: Amazon.com

Additional Video

Hear Kadir Nelson Speak About The Book

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Kani Saburi Ayubu October 6, 2008 1 Comment

New Black Heritage Stamp by Kadir Nelson

Kadir Nelson: Black Heritage Stamp – Anna Julia Cooper

Anna Julia Cooper by Kadir Nelson - Black Heritage Stamp

Postal Service unveils new stamp tonight in Birmingham
By: Birmingham News

The U.S. Postal Service will unveil in Birmingham tonight the 32nd stamp in its Black Heritage series.

USPSNew stamp in Black Heritage series The stamp, honoring Anna Julia Cooper, will be displayed for the first time at the 92nd anniversary reception for the Journal of African-American History.

Cooper, an educator, scholar, feminist and activist, fought for social justice and civil rights for black women, young people and the poor through her scholarship, community outreach and innovative educational leadership.

The stamp features a portrait of Cooper created by Kadir Nelson, who based his painting on an undated photograph.

Additional Resources

Anna Julia Cooper: George Washington University Biography

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Kani Saburi Ayubu October 5, 2008 5 Comments

“Family Tree” by Kadir Nelson: Featured Art Print

Kadir Nelson Art Prints & Posters

Family Tree by Kadir Nelson

Title: Family Tree
Artist: Kadir Nelson
Size: 25×33 inches
Medium: Limited Edition Lithography
Edition Size: 850
Price: $225.00

Our featured art print for this week is “Family Tree” by Kadir Nelson.  Kadir Nelson is a well known artist who has not only blessed us with his fine art prints but has also used his tremendous skills to illustrate books, design stamps for the United States Postal Service and more.  Enjoy this print and visit our Kadir Nelson Art Gallery to view his other works.

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Kani Saburi Ayubu May 6, 2008 Leave a Comment

Kadir Nelson Interview: We Are The Ship

Below you will find an interview featuring Kadir Nelson. Kadir Nelson is a well known and respected African American artist. In this clip he is being interviewed about the book he illustrated entitled “We Are The Ship”. Below you will find some links where you can learn more about Kadir Nelson, view his artwork, and also view the other books he has written and/or illustrated. Enjoy!

 

1. Kadir Nelson Biography
2. Kadir Nelson Art
3. Kadir Nelson Books and More!

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