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Art for Autistic Adolescent

NBC Show Parenthood Focuses on Asperger's Syndrome
by Miriam Schulman, @schulmanArt

Parents embrace their son's obsession by decorating room with bug art
This year I became involved with the television show Parenthood after they purchased an original artwork for their permanent set. I wasn't told when the episode would air that included my art nor which set the mosquito painting was destined for....

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Five Not to Miss Art Shows in NYC Spring 2012

Best New Art Opening this Month Around Town
by Miriam Schulman, @schulmanArt
Renoir, Impressionism, and Full-Length Painting 
now through May 13, 2012
Just because Valentine's Day is over you can still romance your sweetie with a trip to the Frick Collection. Nestled along fifth avenue, this former residence of Golden Age billionaire Henry Clay Frick, The Frick Collectionpossesses some of the world's...

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Black history is American history

The drums of Africa still beat in my heart
by @schulmanArt, Miriam Schulman 

Morning Spirit, 24x24" Abstract Art
I have been infatuated with the highly stylized and abstracted forms from Africa, be it sculptures, masks or reliefs. This video is a glimpse of some of the art I have been creating inspired by the rich cultural heritage of Africa. For each piece I used an actual museum artifact as the...

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Looking at African Art during Black History Month

The Chic Style Influence of African Artby Miriam Schulman, @schulmanArt
make a dramatic statement with an African Painting
This African tribal paintings was created from studying original African art sculpture at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The tribal wall art has a wonderful abstract quality giving it a modern sophistication. The African artifact for this painting was a commemorative sculpture...

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Artistic Achievements of African Artisans Inspired Modern Art

A Colorful Black History Month
by Miriam Schulman, @schulmanArt

Africa Art: Rain King, 20x20" watercolor on canvas
Black History Month, or National African American History Month, is an annual celebration of achievements by black Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in U.S. history. The event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian...

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