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Derrick Adams
1970–

Introduction

Derrick Adams (born 1970) is an American visual and performance artist and curator. Much of Adams' work is centered around his Black identity, frequently referencing patterns, images, and themes of Black culture in America. Adams has additionally worked as a fine art professor, serving as a faculty member at Maryland Institute College of Art.

Wikidata identifier

Q28656886

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Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, installation artist, performance artist

ULAN identifier

500524592

Names

Derrick Adams

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