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Andre Richardson King, (b. 1931), Still Life with Strawberries, c. 1959, oil on board, signed, 12"H x 16"W

Andre Richardson King (b. 1931) Still Life with Strawberries, c. 1959 oil on board, signed Andre Richardson King was a part of the first generation of African American designers in Chicago. After serving in the United States Air Force from 1951-1955, he attended Chicago Technology College, the University of Chicago, and the Art Institute of Chicago. While attending the Art Institute, he became acquainted with Margaret Burroughs through the South Side Community Art Center. King found that architecture was something for which he had passion and talent. He eventually had a hand in starting the new signage department at Skidmore, Owings, & Merrill, one of Chicago's leading architectural firms. He was the recipient of two design awards from the Art Institute in 1959 and 1982. Today, he owns his own design firm, Andre Richardson King Designers, Inc. 12"H x 16"W