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Featuring New Works by International Artist
Charly Palmer
Charly Palmer, born in Fayette, Alabama and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a celebrated contemporary artist whose work blends history, social narrative, and vivid abstraction into compelling visual storytelling. Trained at the American Academy of Art and School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and having taught at Spelman College, Palmer has created landmark works for institutions including Fisk University, Howard University, and commissions for the 1996 Olympics. His paintings and illustrations—spanning children’s books, album covers such as Bigger Love, and the cover of Time Magazine—explore African American history, culture, and civil rights with power, nuance, and expressive dynamism. Palmer’s work is held in prominent private and corporate collections, including McDonald’s Corporation, Coca-Cola Company, and Vanderbilt University, solidifying his position as a leading voice in contemporary American art.
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