Sam Gilliam, the renowned Black abstract painter and colorist, passed away last weekend just two months into his first solo exhibition at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. The visual artist may be known around the world for his brightly colored draped canvases, but his work has a special significance in the District. Gilliam moved to the city in the early 1960s, becoming an art teacher at McKinley High School and showcasing his art in galleries around DC.
Several pieces of Gilliam’s bold artwork can be spotted all around the city, from Metro stations to museums. Here’s where you can see them.Installation view of Sam Gilliam: Full Circle at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC, 2022. Photo by Ron Blunt.will be on display at the Hirshhorn until September 11. The exhibit shows his most recent artwork, round paintings layered with vibrant colors, sawdust, metal fragments, and other debris from his studio.
As a part of a new partnership between the Art Commission and the DC Public Library, Gilliam’s 1967 painting, “Ship” will beThe Phillips Collection We have been proud to feature Sam Gilliam's work throughout the years, including our 50th, 90th, and 100th anniversaries. In his memory, his work Red Petals will be on view beginning Thursday. Learn more about Sam Gilliam's legacy ▶️
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