Ernie Barnes....1938-2009

Legendary Artist Ernie Barnes passed away last week on April 30th. He was a man who's work was more famous then his name. His national traveling “Beauty of the Ghetto” exhibition in the 1970s featured some of his timeless works as “Storyteller,” “High Aspirations” and “The Graduate.” His famous 1971 “Sugar Shack” dance scene appeared on the “Good Times” television show and on the Marvin Gaye album “I Want You.” I always said when I got my dream home, I would get my basement walls covered with a mural of his work. Please visit his website to learn more about this incredible man www.erniebarnes.com

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