Barbara Jones-Hogu
1938–2017
Introduction
Barbara Jones-Hogu (April 17, 1938 – November 14, 2017) was an African-American artist best known for her work with the Organization of Black American Culture (OBAC) and for co-founding the artists' collective AfriCOBRA.
Wikidata identifier
Q20870737
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Introduction
A founding member of the artist collective AfriCOBRA. She is known for her political, pro-Black poster images that combine graphic lettering and figuration. She was a member of the Visual Artists Workshop of the Organization of Black American Culture (OBAC).
Country of birth
United States
Roles
Artist, graphic artist, muralist, painter, poster artist, serigrapher
ULAN identifier
500450275
Names
Barbara Jones-Hogu
Information from the Getty Research Institute's Union List of Artist Names ® (ULAN), made available under the ODC Attribution License. Accessed September 24, 2025.
