Romare Bearden

Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, in 1911, Romare Bearden's life journey mirrored the Great Migration, moving with his family to New York City as a toddler. His childhood home in Harlem became a hub for luminaries of the Harlem Renaissance, shaping his early perspectives. Bearden pursued a diverse education, studying at Lincoln University, Boston University, and New York University, where he initially focused on science and education before dedicating himself to art. He fur…