Keen On

George McCalman's Illustrated Black American History: How to Honor Both the Iconic and the Unseen

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In this KEEN ON episode, Andrew talks to the San Francisco based artist George McCalman, author of "ILLUSTRATED BLACK HISTORY: Honoring the Iconic and the Unseen" about many black Americans including James Baldwin, Ida B. Wells, Audre Lord and Nina Simone.ABOUT GEORGE McCALMAN: Raised in Brooklyn, George McCalman credits his Caribbean background for his unique ability to both embrace and rebel against traditional modes of design, enabling his work to simultaneously integrate and stand out in its industry. George is a fine artist, illustrator and graphic designer. His studio serves primarily art, lifestyle, and food clients. MCCALMAN.CO creates a classic, long-lasting brand that continues to define its clients as they evolve. His fine art practice combines social commentary with aesthetic precision and draws inspiration from his community and the world around him. His latest book is “An Illustrated Black History” (2022)ABOUT ANDREW KEEN: Name as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen i