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Kadir Nelson
AuthorBooks · Second handSince 1974
Kadir Nelson is a Los Angeles-based painter, illustrator, and author who is best known for his paintings often featured on the covers of The New Yorker magazine, and album covers for Michael Jackson and Drake. His work is focused on African-American culture and history. The New York Times described his work as "sumptuous, deeply affecting work. Nelson’s paintings are drenched in ambience, and often overt symbolism. He has twice been a Caldecott honor recipient and won the 2020 Caldecott Medal for his illustrations in The Undefeated.
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Kadir Nelson is an acclaimed American painter and illustrator born in Washington D.C. in 1974.
His work is celebrated for its profound portrayal of African-American history and culture.
He has created iconic covers for The New Yorker magazine and albums for artists like Michael Jackson.
He is a renowned children's book author who has been awarded the prestigious Caldecott Medal.
Beyond his writing, Nelson has designed postage stamps and has over thirty published works to his name.