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Collage and cut-out art hold profound significance for Black Americans, serving as powerful mediums for cultural expression, historical commentary, and personal identity exploration. Among the most influential figures in this artistic tradition is Romare Bearden, whose pioneering work in collage has had a lasting impact on subsequent generations of artists, including Mickalene Thomas. Romare Bearden’s Influence Romare Bearden is celebrated for his innovative use of collage to depict the African American experience. His work often combined images from mainstream and Black magazines, creating complex, layered compositions that reflected the richness and diversity of Black life. Bearden’s collages were not only...

Salvador Dalí’s “Lincoln in Dalivision” is a fascinating and complex artwork that combines optical illusion, surrealism, and homage to multiple artistic influences. Created in 1977, it is a limited edition lithograph based on Dalí’s earlier painting “Gala Contemplating the Mediterranean Sea which at a distance of 20 meters is transformed into the portrait of Abraham Lincoln (Homage to Rothko)”. The artwork is a prime example of Dalí’s mastery in creating double images and optical illusions. When viewed from a distance of about 20 meters, the image transforms into a portrait of Abraham Lincoln. However, upon closer inspection, the viewer sees...