Wednesday, April 29, 2009
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Ernie Barnes dies
Posted by Nsenga Burton on Wed, Apr 29, 2009 at 4:47 PM
One of the most prolific and pioneering artists of the 20th century has died. Ernie Barnes was truly a renaissance man, having played professional football and becoming a world-renowned artist post-retirement. Most people remember him for his iconic painting that was part of the television series Good Times' closing credits. "Sugar Shack" is one of his most famous paintings, making the cover of Marvin Gaye's classic album I Want You (1976). Barnes' elongated figures and distinctive style will be missed.
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