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The Life and Art of Horace Pippin with Jeff Mishur

The Life and Art of Horace Pippin with Jeff Mishur Online

World War I veteran Horace Pippin overcame adversity to become a professional artist. His paintings feature a folk-inspired style and depict contemporary African Americans as well as references to Black history.  Art historian Jeff Mishur returns to discuss Pippin and his relationship to the Harlem Renaissance movement during the period between the wars.

Date:
Monday, February 9, 2026
Time:
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Time Zone:
Central Time - US & Canada (change)
Online:
This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Arts and Music     Featured  

Registration is required. There are 493 seats available.

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