Benny Andrews
- Born in rural Georgia in 1930; died in 2006.
- Studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- Moved to New York City to continue his work, often incorporating cut fabric and paper into his oil paintings
- First solo exhibition was held in 1962 at the Forum Gallery.
- Demonstrating his strong social conscience, he led art education programs for underserved students through Queens College and local community programs, and implemented a groundbreaking model for teaching art in prisons.