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Art in the South Black Artists

Historic Thornton Dial exhibition at UAB

By Chadd ScottAugust 30, 20221 Comment

Thornton Dial Sr. in his McCalla, Alabama, studio. 1997. Photo by Jerry Siegel. ©️Jerry Siegel

The first comprehensive survey and largest exhibition in Alabama to date of works by Thornton Dial Sr. will be presented at UAB.

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Art in the South Black Artists

Thornton Dial Sr. and cousin/mentee Ronald Lockett on view at UGA

By Chadd ScottJune 17, 20211 Comment

Left: Ronald Lockett (American, 1965 – 1998), “Undiscovered,” 1993. Rusted tin and colored pencil mounted on wood, 46 1/2 × 45 1/2 × 5 1/2 inches. Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia; Gift of Ron and June Shelp. GMOA 2019.309. Right: Thornton Dial Sr. (American, 1928 – 2016), “Food Line,” 2008. Assemblage with various materials on plywood. Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia; Gift of Ron and June Shelp. GMOA 2011.611.

Ronald Lockett and Thornton Dial are known for using discarded materials to create wondrous works of art addressing American society.

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By Chadd Scott