Melvin Edwards: Legacy of Steel and History
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Melvin Edwards, a renowned sculptor known for his powerful Lynch Fragments series, passed away at 88. His art, featuring raw steel and symbols of violence and labor, carried deep Black meaning. Edwards, born in Houston, switched from painting to welding steel, teaching at Rutgers and influencing artists like David Hammons. He leaves behind a legacy of art that speaks truth without apology.
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