Ernie Barnes Passes Away at Age 70

For those of you who don't know Ernie Barnes, the man is a serious part of Black and Hip Hop culture. This painting alone helped cement his work and message as part of American artistic history with the creation of Neo-Mannerism. When you factor in his transcendance as an athlete in addition to his artistic contributions, this is one man who will be missed by many.

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