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Harriet Butler: Art Masterfully Crafted

By Tammy Oct 07, 2026
Space Inbetween by  Harriet Butler
Space Inbetween by Harriet Butler

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Harriet Tumban quilt art by Bisa Butler

Space Inbetween by  Harriet Butler
Space Inbetween by Harriet Butler

The curator of the Women’s Art Collection at Murray Edwards College Cambridge bringing together people and art to create new dialogues.

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a painting hanging on the wall next to a potted plant with flowers in it
a painting hanging on the wall next to a potted plant with flowers in it
Harriet Tumban quilt art by Bisa Butler Underground Railroad Quilts, African Quilts, Fiber Sculpture, Creative Textiles, Contemporary Textiles, Crochet Quilt, American Quilt, Diy Quilt, African American Art
Harriet Tumban quilt art by Bisa Butler Underground Railroad Quilts, African Quilts, Fiber Sculpture, Creative Textiles, Contemporary Textiles, Crochet Quilt, American Quilt, Diy Quilt, African American Art

Bisa Butler's Vibrant Quilted Portraits Share Extraordinary Stories of Black Americans — Colossal

A Curator’s View | Harriet Loffler
A Curator’s View | Harriet Loffler
Katie Butler - Art Fairs
Katie Butler - Art Fairs

Bisa Butler Informational Coloring PageIntroduce students to the captivating world of Bisa Butler with this hand drawn, informational coloring page! Suitable for all ages, this page combines art and education, providing a creative way for students to learn about this contemporary artist while engaging in a fun activity.About:Bisa Butler is a contemporary artist renowned for her vibrant and intricate quilted portraits that explore themes of identity, family, and history. Born in 1973 in Orange, New Jersey, Butler attended Howard University and worked as an art teacher before starting her career as a textile artist. Her work celebrates the beauty and richness of everyday people and their stories.Inspirational Quotes:- People who you see everyday are like royalty. You can be sitting on the bu

Bisa Butler's stunning quilted portraits celebrate Black identity and African roots | CNN

I’m not an abstract gal but I had so much fun doing this💅🏼 Had a spare canvas and thought I’d do some experimenting and love Harriet butlers style so this was my attempt … #oilpainting #dog #petportrait #spaniel #doggo #painting #art #artist

Bisa Butler
Bisa Butler
Artist Bisa Butler Uses Quilting to Tell Stories About the African Diaspora
Artist Bisa Butler Uses Quilting to Tell Stories About the African Diaspora
Bisa Butler no Instagram: "“Next to God we are ind
Bisa Butler no Instagram: "“Next to God we are ind
Bisa Butler's Vibrant Quilted Portraits Share Extraordinary Stories of Black Americans
Bisa Butler's Vibrant Quilted Portraits Share Extraordinary Stories of Black Americans
Bisa Butler Informational Coloring Page- Great for All Ages!
Bisa Butler Informational Coloring Page- Great for All Ages!
Massive quilted portraits celebrate African roots | CNN
Massive quilted portraits celebrate African roots | CNN
a painting of a dog is hanging on the wall
a painting of a dog is hanging on the wall
The Genius Behind Bisa Butler's Vibrant Quilts
The Genius Behind Bisa Butler's Vibrant Quilts
Black History Month famous artist classroom posters (20 artists Basquiat, Thomas, Ringgold, Bearden & more) Art classroom decor
Black History Month famous artist classroom posters (20 artists Basquiat, Thomas, Ringgold, Bearden & more) Art classroom decor
Katie Butler - Biography
Katie Butler - Biography

The renowned artist's exuberant portraits celebrate Black history and take the form to a new level

Decorate your classroom for Black History Month with these fun, colorful famous artist posters. Most of these posters appear in the other poster sets. This is a special collection for BLM featuring the BLM colour palette and gathering all the black artists in one set. It features 20 artists; Jean Michel Basquiat, Alma Thomas, Faith Ringgold, Jacob Lawrence, Kehinde Wiley, Amy Sherald, Lois Mailou Jones, Kara Walker, William H Johnson, Kerry James Marshall, Horrace Pippin, Augusta Savage, Bisa Butler, Edmonia Lewis, Elizabeth Catlett, Aaron Douglas, Harriet Powers, Charles McGee, Romare Bearden and James Van Der Zee. 
 Each poster features an illustration of the artist wearing a badge/brooch that represents their artwork along with their name and their major art movement. An info bar at th