Dale Brockman Davis

1945–

Introduction

Dale Brockman Davis (born 1945) is a Los Angeles–based African-American artist, gallerist and educator best known for his assemblage sculpture and ceramic work that addresses themes of African American history and music, especially jazz. Along with his brother, artist Alonzo Davis, he co-founded Brockman Gallery in Leimert Park. Through the gallery and his broader community work, Davis became an important promoter of African-American artists in Los Angeles.

Wikidata identifier

Q18685644

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Introduction

Ceramicist, teacher, organizer; with brother Alonzo opened the Brockman Gallery in Los Angeles in 1967 as a place dedicated to showing art by minority artists.

Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, activist, ceramicist, educator, gallerist, sculptor

ULAN identifier

500034708

Names

Dale Brockman Davis, Dale B. Davis

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Date of birth
November 11, 1945

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