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William Edmondson was the first African American to have a show at New York's Museum of Modern Art

 
 
William Edmondson was the first African American to have a show at New York's Museum of Modern Art M image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, February 5, 2023
1. William Edmondson was the first African American to have a show at New York's Museum of Modern Art M
Inscription. In 1937, Nashville sculptor William Edmondson was the first African American to have a one man show at New York's Museum of Modern Art.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African AmericansArts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1937.
 
Location. 36° 10.312′ N, 86° 47.324′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in North Capitol. Marker is on 7th Avenue North, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1946 7th Ave N, Nashville TN 37219, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First official state park: Harrison Bay (here, next to this marker); Memphis Academy of Art (here, next to this marker); Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration (here, next to this marker); Iroquois Steeplechase (here, next to this marker); War games of 1942 (here, next to this marker); 1940 Population (here, next to this marker); Norris Dam (here, next to this marker); Oak Ridge (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.
 
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William Edmondson was the first African American to have a show at New York's Museum of Modern Art M image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, February 5, 2023
2. William Edmondson was the first African American to have a show at New York's Museum of Modern Art M
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on March 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 19, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 28 times since then and 2 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on March 19, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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