Los Angeles based artist John Outterbridge dies at 87
The strength of the work reflects the man; John was a friend, a philosopher and a mentor.
NEW YORK, NY
.-The Tilton Gallery shared the news of beloved Los Angeles based artist, griot, humanitarian and community activist John Outterbridges passing, announced by his daughter Tami Outterbridge via Facebook. John Outterbridges groundbreaking work from the 1960s through the mid-2010s has influenced countless artists and his wisdom and mentorship has guided many of us in the art world. Born in 1933 in Greenville, North Carolina, Outterbridge moved to Los Angeles in 1963 by way of Chicago. Known as one of the early Los Angeles assemblage artists to address the social and political moment, his work is poetic while always created with intent, voicing a pointed commentary on the state of this world and the history of African Americans. His poignant sculptures often embrace a gentle sense of humor and love of humanity, avoiding the d