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About Darrell Urban Black

Darrell Urban Black was born in Brooklyn, New York, and grew up in Far Rockaway, New York, where he discovered passions for science, outerspace, and drawing. He later joined the National Guard and the Army and earned a Bachelor degree in Science of Criminal Administration. His work has been featured in many local, nationa,l and international group art exhibitions and is permanently displayed in a number of art galleries, museums and other institutions in America and Germany. A member of the Veteran Artist Program abroad (EuroVAP), his artwork has been included in a number of Veteran Art Show. He lives in Frankfurt, Germany, where he continues to draw and paint in pursuit of his artistic dreams. You can see more of his work at darrell-black.pixels.com.

Twelve artworks by Darrell Urban Black

Darrell Urban Black

Formulation of Human (detail)- Darrell Urban Black

Born March 25, 1964 in Brooklyn, New York, I am Darrell Urban Black, an American visual artist presently living in Frankfurt, Germany. I work in a variety of formats that include pen and ink drawings, … [Read more...]

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Established in 2000 and edited by Denise Enck, Empty Mirror is an online literary magazine that publishes new work each Friday.

Each week EM features several poems each by one or two poets; reviews; critical essays; visual art; and personal essays.

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