Art and Artists

Connelly was the inspiration behind Nick Nolte’s volatile character in “New York Stories.”

His offbeat nature and outsider music influenced acts like Lucinda Williams and Vic Chesnutt.

Stern tried to create the LSD experience via his visionary installations.

His pulp magazine art and Civil War paintings are widely recognizable.

His psychedelic artwork helped define the style of the 1960s.

Smith’s 50 years of work explored Native American identity and oppression.

O’Grady’s compelling art challenged cultural assumptions in the United States.

Brock was also an author, artist, and children’s book illustrator.

He also wrote and illustrated children’s books like “Jamberry” and “I Gotta Draw.”

Umezu created iconic series like “The Drifting Classroom” and “My Name is Shingo.”