Herman Bailey Artist

Herman "Kofi" Bailey (also known as Kofi X) (1931–1981) was an African-American artist. He was best known for his conté and charcoal drawings reflecting of the African-American experience.

Personal facts

Herman Bailey
Alias (AKA)Kofi X
Birth dateNovember 28, 1931
Birth place
Chicago
Nationality
African American
Date of deathApril 27, 1981

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Artist

Influenced
Varnette Honeywood
Yvonne Edwards Tucker
Influenced by
Charlie White (artist)
Rico Lebrun
Movement
Pan-Africanism
training at
Alabama State University
University of Southern California

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Herman Bailey on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://www.lusenhopfineart.com/html/artist.php?close=1&pic=1057&id=452