History Lessons - Ahmad Hassan Taylor
Special Events:
- Opening Reception: Sunday, September 21 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM.
Free for MCMA members and $8-10 for guests—admission paid upon entry. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres served and refreshments available for purchase. Membership can be purchased at the event.
- Free Exhibiting Artist Talk: Sunday, December 14 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.
Atlanta-based visual artist, Ahmad Hassan Taylor (AKA “The Atlanta Illustrator”) is a storyteller. His immediately recognizable portrait paintings challenge conventional narratives within art history.
“My heritage is the main influence for this body of work, as I come from a long line of creatives and educators that have positively contributed to this narrative. Though many prominent portraitures throughout history are well-known to the public, I could not think of any that looked quite like me. I often wonder what will happen to our language, history, and culture as we adapt to technology and the persistent flux within our world. My goal is to help alleviate this potential loss of information by creating thoughtful pieces of artwork that educate the world about these influencers of positive change.”
Cover image: Ahmad Hassan Taylor, X (Malcolm X), acrylic and pastel on watercolor paper, 2023