Jae Jarrell

1935–

Introduction

Elaine "Jae" Jarrell (born Elaine Annette Johnson in 1935) is an American artist and fashion designer associated with the Black Arts Movement of the 1960s. She is a co-founder of AfriCOBRA, an artist collective organization.

Wikidata identifier

Q28004989

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Introduction

A founding member of AfriCOBRA (African Commune of Bad Relevant Artists), established in Chicago in 1968.

Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, designer, textile artist

ULAN identifier

500781657

Names

Jae Jarrell, Elaine Jarrell

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