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    The Prints of Jacob Lawrence, 1963 - 2000

    The Prints of Jacob Lawrence, 1963 - 2000

    Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art

    June 20-September 8, 2009

    Courtesy of DC Moore Gallery, New York Jacob Lawrence (1917-2000) is recognized around the world for his compassionate images of the historic struggles of African Americans. Raised in Harlem and inspired by the Harlem Renaissance, he came to prominence when his series of paintings, The Migration, was exhibited in New York in 1941 and subsequently acquired by the Museum of Modern Art and the Phillips Collection. This exhibition of 81 etchings, woodcuts, silkscreens, and lithographs are from the artist's estate.


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        Memphis Brooks Museum of Art

        1934 Poplar Avenue
        Memphis, TN 38112

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        Tickets: Adults $7 Seniors $6 Students with ID $3 Children 7-17 $3 Children under 6 Free Members Free Wednesdays Everyone has free admission

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        Dates:
        June 20-September 8, 2009

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        Wed. 10:00am - 4:00pm
        Thurs. 10:00am - 8:00pm
        Fri. 10:00am - 4:00pm
        Sat. 10:00am - 5:00pm
        Sun. 11:30am - 5:00pm

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