About William L. Hawkins
Lived 1895 – 1990 (aged 94–95). William L. Hawkins was an American painter and artist.
William L. Hawkins (27 July 1895 – 1990) was an American folk artist whose work began receiving acclaim in the 1980s. Hawkins frequently used a variety of media, including discarded materials, to create his paintings.
Hawkins' works have been exhibited in institutions such as the Smithsonian American Art Museum, American Folk Art Museum in New York City and San Diego's Mingei International Museum.
A major retrospective of Hawkins paintings was organized in 2018 by the Columbus Museum of Art, the Figge Art Museum in Davenport, Iowa.
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Who was William L. Hawkins?
African American artist (1895–1990)
When was William L. Hawkins born?
William L. Hawkins was born on 27 July 1895 in Madison County.
When did William L. Hawkins die?
William L. Hawkins died in 1990 in Dayton.
What was William L. Hawkins's occupation?
William L. Hawkins was a painter and artist.
What nationality was William L. Hawkins?
William L. Hawkins was American.
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