African American Art - Black Art Artist's Bio Since the early 70s, Julian Madyun has devoted himself to educating people about the wonderful contributions of African American people. Young and old alike, all over the country, they have benefited from the murals that Mr. Madyun has created. His art print called Emancipation can be found everywhere, from school districts spanning from Los Angeles, Waco, Texas to New York, where it has become part of numerous television shows, including The Cosby Show, Tavis Smiley Show; colleges; art galleries; offices and most importantly, in living rooms all over the country where it is sparking conversations about African American history. So what led Mr. Madyun to not only recognize the extraordinary accomplishments of African American pioneers but to also want to spread the word and instill African Americans with a sense of pride and self-worth? To understand how he came to find this path, one would have to know a little bit about his family. The youngest of eight, growing up in a progressive community in Minneapolis, Mr. Madyun was always taught from a young age to be his own man. His parents taught him and his siblings not to judge people by the color of their skin but instead by their accomplishments. Both of his parents always made sure that he knew his history. My Father would always quote Booker T. Washington:

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