Augusta Savage

Augusta Savage posing with her sculpture Realization, created as part of the Works Progress Administration's Federal Art Project. Photo by Andrew Herman, circa 1938. Wikimedia Commons
Augusta Savage: Pioneering Black Sculptor of the Harlem Renaissance

Acclaimed American sculptor, activist, and arts educator Augusta Savage (1892—1962) was a central figure in the …

Albrecht Durer Self-portraits through the years.
Artists Who Were Child Prodigies Throughout History
Most kids have the opportunity to experiment with creative outlets, whether it be coloring, finger-paints, or macaroni art. Extraordinary talent is not expected, however, in some rare cases innate…
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Cummer Museum Presents "Augusta Savage: Renaissance Woman"
Augusta Savage: Renaissance Woman is the first exhibition to reassess Savage’s contributions to art and cultural history through the lens of the artist-activist. Organized by the Cummer Museum and…