Harlem 1948 by Beck Lane

Artfront Galleries

Oil and Aerosol on Canvas, 24 x 24

This item garnered an in-person bid at the Lagniappe Event on December 8th, 2022 raising the starting bid from $1,500 to $1,700. The virtual auction will start at $1,700.

Bessie, Esther & Butchy by Beck Lane

Artfront Galleries

Oil and Aerosol on Canvas, 24 x 24

Afro Beat by Gregg Banks

Mixed Medium on Canvas

30 x 40 Unframed

32 x 40 Framed

Gregg Banks is an award winning artist / muralist /curator and his work is as follows: July 2021 Peshine Avenue School, Newark, NJ mural project "The Panthers Are Back" (6ftx6ft); June 2021 East Orange Community Garden Mural "Music To The Garden" (7ftx50ft); March 20219 West Side High School "Oprah Winfrey Opportunity Room" (8ftx50ft); May 2019 Mocha Bleu Restaurant, Teaneck, NJ "Monopoly" (10ftx50ft); October 2014 to January 2021 Chris Gatling Recreation Center, Irvington, NJ (Assistant Art Instructor); October 2015 to October 2022 Newark Arts Festival, Curator, Newark, NJ.

Focus by Tyson Hall

Acrylic on Canvas

24 x 30

Tyson Hall is a New York-based artist and classically trained actor born and raised between the Bronx and Harlem. As an actor, Tyson has starred and created memorable performances in starred in "The Wire," "Law and Order," "Godfather of Harlem," "Marvel's Iron Fist," and HBO's "Boardwalk Empire". His most recent role on STARZ' hit show "Raising Kanan", executive produced by Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, garnered critical acclaim. He has also shared the television screen with Award-winning actors Forest Whitaker and Louise Guzman in the hit series "The Godfather of Harlem" as the character "The Vein" which is featured on the Epix network. Hall was most recognized in the indie film titled "The Pimp" where he played Slim and had the opportunity to co-star with the late rapper "DMX" and Aunjanue Ellis. He was born in Washington Heights, New York across the street from the Audubon Ballroom where civil rights leader Malcolm X was murdered. The activist's impact would later influence pieces of Hall's work that echoed his messages of Black unity and the power of Black economics; pieces that were created decades after Malcolm X's untimely death but are still relevant with today's social and political climate. Hall-who came of age in the Bronx during the birth of hip-hop-has also pulled inspiration from the music genre throughout his career. His first art form was graffiti and then he decided to transition his canvases from MTA trains to sketchbooks. Hall was inspired by the political messages behind the music from groups like Public Enemy and how music mogul Sean Combs remixed soulful tracks from legends like James Brown to introduce that era of music to a new generation. He says incorporating the teachings of Black leaders from the past in his artwork to uplift and inspire the next generation of creatives is something that he strives to do through his work. It was the 1996 film Basquiat that drew him closer to the idea of using art as a form of activism.

Behold In Textiles 2 by Denise Toney

Quilting, Patchwork, Fiber Art

16 x 20 Unframed

20 x 24 Framed

This item garnered an in-person bid at the Lagniappe Event on December 8th, 2022 raising the starting bid from $150 to $200. The virtual auction will start at $200.

Denise Toney is a multi-disciplinary artist who delves primarily into fiber art using predominantly African, Aboriginal, Dutch, Asian, and other imported fabric as well as domestic textiles. She has been selected for several juried exhibitions at: The Morris Museum - New Jersey's only Smithsonian Affiliate - the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey (solo exhibition: "Behold in Textiles"), Newark Arts Festival, East Orange City Hall, Studio Montclair, West Orange Arts Council, Bloomfield Civic Center, Manufacturers' Artist Village, Art in the Atrium, The Bridge Art Gallery, and i19 Gallery (an exhibition of international artists).

She is in five publications: "On the Easel", Bella Magazine, "The God-S Movement Coloring Journal", "SheEO's Rock! - as a contributing author who appears on the book's front cover - and her quilt is published on the back cover of The Morris Museum's catalog. Denise is the owner of Denise Toney Designs LLC, a full-service creative design company.

John Lennon's Peace

by Armstrong MP

Black Ink Pen Sketch on Canvas

18 x 24 Unframed

My life started in the Bronx. Yes, the Bronx, where street graffiti art and hip hop devoured this artist. I am a 80s baby that witnessed 90s' crises. I drew my first pencil mural at the age of 5 the white, recently painted walls of my bedroom. Most of the time during my early years, it was school, playtime, church, and juvenile times. It seemed overwhelming but I had time to fit everything into my busy schedule.

Then, the teen years came and I witnessed crime, did crime, escaped crime. Most definitely, I am sure glad that I did, because I learned from my mistakes. At every step, I would take art classes or practice my talent in art classes in every school I attended. I was diagnosed with a psych condition later on but it did not deter me from exemplifying greatness in artistry.

One day, I was struck by a city bus, and underwent rehabilitation, but I did not allow that to stop my talent from becoming something more. In high school, I enhanced my gift with sculpting, canvas advancement and different mediums. Later, I graduated with honors and attended Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC). I never gave up and I've finally graduated from BMCC in Summer 2022. I have a beautiful wife Kendra and am the father of daughter, the late Elliott Pelzer and her little sister Darien who is now 3 years old.

I dedicate this piece to them and peace to its future owner - the peace that art has been in my life. I owe it all to perseverance and overcoming adversity.

Walk by Faith by Gregg Banks

Mixed Medium on Canvas

30 x 48 Unframed

35 x 55 Framed

This item garnered an in-person bid at the Lagniappe Event on December 8th, 2022 raising the starting bid from $1,000 to $1,100. The virtual auction will start at $1,100.

Gregg Banks is an award winning artist / muralist /curator and his work is as follows: July 2021 Peshine Avenue School, Newark, NJ mural project "The Panthers Are Back" (6ftx6ft); June 2021 East Orange Community Garden Mural "Music To The Garden" (7ftx50ft); March 20219 West Side High School "Oprah Winfrey Opportunity Room" (8ftx50ft); May 2019 Mocha Bleu Restaurant, Teaneck, NJ "Monopoly" (10ftx50ft); October 2014 to January 2021 Chris Gatling Recreation Center, Irvington, NJ (Assistant Art Instructor); October 2015 to October 2022 Newark Arts Festival, Curator, Newark, NJ.

Awesome 2 40th Anniversary

"Illustrated Postage Stamp"

Hip Hop Collectors Item

Year 2023: Hip Hop Culture Turns 50

Exclusive Canvas Prints by Cement Gallery

30 x 40

Cement Gallery is an urban creative space of emerging and professional artist. Our mission is to expand the careers and visibility of creators while building a local and national audience for Fine Art and community resources. Cement Gallery is Newark New Jersey's newest alternative art space in honor of its predecessor City Without Walls(CWOW), who stood as the first gallery in Newark and the oldest in New Jersey. Cement Gallery founder, artist and director Malik Whitaker began designing professionally in 2013, offering clients top notch design services and fine art paintings. Highly creative an organized, Malik is a visual artist and graphic designer with 5+ years experience in print design, fine art, marketing and social media design. He has an innovative approach to idea and concept development with a talent for creating unique custom artwork.

Awesome 2 40th Anniversary

"WNWK Radio Station" Vintage Photo

Hip Hop Collectors Item

Year 2023: Hip Hop Culture Turns 50

Exclusive Canvas Prints by Cement Gallery

30 x 40

Cement Gallery is an urban creative space of emerging and professional artist. Our mission is to expand the careers and visibility of creators while building a local and national audience for Fine Art and community resources. Cement Gallery is Newark New Jersey's newest alternative art space in honor of its predecessor City Without Walls(CWOW), who stood as the first gallery in Newark and the oldest in New Jersey. Cement Gallery founder, artist and director Malik Whitaker began designing professionally in 2013, offering clients top notch design services and fine art paintings. Highly creative an organized, Malik is a visual artist and graphic designer with 5+ years experience in print design, fine art, marketing and social media design. He has an innovative approach to idea and concept development with a talent for creating unique custom artwork.

Awesome 2 40th Anniversary

"Vintage Hip Hop Album Cover"

Awesome 2 with Ed O.G. & The Bulldogs

Hip Hop Collectors Item

Year 2023: Hip Hop Culture Turns 50

Exclusive Canvas Prints by Cement Gallery

30 x 40

Cement Gallery is an urban creative space of emerging and professional artist. Our mission is to expand the careers and visibility of creators while building a local and national audience for Fine Art and community resources. Cement Gallery is Newark New Jersey's newest alternative art space in honor of its predecessor City Without Walls(CWOW), who stood as the first gallery in Newark and the oldest in New Jersey. Cement Gallery founder, artist and director Malik Whitaker began designing professionally in 2013, offering clients top notch design services and fine art paintings. Highly creative an organized, Malik is a visual artist and graphic designer with 5+ years experience in print design, fine art, marketing and social media design. He has an innovative approach to idea and concept development with a talent for creating unique custom artwork.