Eugene J. Martin
Eugene James Martin was an African-American visual artist.
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- Washington, D.C.
- Educated at
- Corcoran College of Art and Design
Trending & Selected Quotes
Trending topics shown first"One tool that is used most and has the greatest misuse of power is looks, and another tool that is used least and has the least desire for power is wisdom."
"Things differ because of the time in which they exist. In time, things opposite will reverse themselves. Also, judging does the opposite of clearing it confuses. Now, if any of this you judged to be n…"
"The more fortunate people among us would surely think we are civilized, but the less fortunate among us are a reminder that we’re not."
"Defensive thinkers best defend themselves from knowing who they are."
Works & Publications
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Timeline
1938
Born
Birth2005
Died
Death
Influenced By
Thinkers whose ideas shaped Eugene's philosophy
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