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The Paul Robeson Mural
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
RUTGERS ALUMNI & FRIENDS
The world is a better place because #AlonzoAdams MGSA’84 failed calculus. He planned to study engineering at Rutgers, but his artistic talent took root. Now, it’s prominently displayed in the form of a new mural at SHI Stadium, featuring the legacy of fellow alumnus Paul Robeson RC1919—the celebrated athlete, singer, and activist. “I didn’t know the man he was when I got to Rutgers, but I found out the giant that he was—the humanitarian, the man who fought for peace, the athlete, the celebrity, the activist,” says Adams. “I want his image to be magnified.”
"WE ARE ONE" MURAL
PLAINFIELD, NJ
BE THE RENAISSANCE
Alonzo Adams, an acclaimed artist hailing from Plainfield, NJ, proudly unveils “We Are One” — a powerful new mural commissioned by the City of Plainfield. This vibrant work of art pays tribute to the city’s rich legacy, honoring the families, community leaders, and unsung heroes who have shaped Plainfield’s identity across generations. A piece that will be publicly displayed for generations to come, Adams captures the spirit of unity, resilience, and pride that defines the heart of the Queen City.
legacy with pix 11
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PIX11's Ben Aaron sits down with father-son artist duo Alonzo Adams and Kyle Adams to discuss sharing the Black experience through their paintings.
legacy with nbc10
nbc 10 philadelphia
In the first segment of the "Discover Black Heritage" series, NBC10's Leah Uko takes us into the world of art through the eyes of a father and son duo. Kyle and his father Alonzo Adams are both artists with a tremendous eye for detail. Their art depicts Black people in a way that encapsulates the history and beauty of Black people in America.
zimmerli museum
jersey arts tv
In his first solo museum exhibition at Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University, his own story as an artist is being told, from his very first painting to pieces that have not been seen publicly for years. We went to New Brunswick to speak with the artist about putting this exhibition together, and how it feels to return to Rutgers, where he once studied.
conversations
Shape the Conversation: A Discussion with Alonzo Adams and Adrian O. Mapp
plainfield cable tv
In advance of a new mural unveiling, Mayor Adrian O. Mapp sits down with renowned Plainfield artist Alonzo Adams for a candid conversation about life in Plainfield and the vision for the future.
zimmerli museum: A conversation with Alonzo Adams and donna gustafson
rutgers alumni & friends
artist Alonzo Adams MGSA’84 in conversation with Donna Gustafson, curator, art of the Americas, and Mellon director for academic programs at the Zimmerli Art Museum. Cosponsored by the Rutgers African-American Alumni Alliance, the Zimmerli Art Museum, and the Rutgers University Alumni Association
conversations in the gallery:
Alonzo Adams and caroline wanga
richard beavers GALLERY
Caroline A. Wanga, CEO - Essence in conversation w/ artists Alonzo Adams and Kyle Olani Adams discussing their Shadows Within Shadows exhibition at Richard Beavers Gallery, SoHo.
POLO RALPH LAUREN: A conversation with Alonzo Adams and HEATHER CARTER
SASHA MARIA HINDS
artist Alonzo Adams AND ART ADVISOR, HEATHER CARTER CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH AN ART TALK AT THE POLO RALPH LAUREN NYC FLAGSHIP STORE.
ARTICLES
An Artistic Celebration of Paul Robeson’s Legacy
Rutgers fans had their first chance to see a new mural depicting the many facets of the life of iconic Rutgers alumnus Paul Robeson during the Scarlet Knights homecoming football game.
Alum Alonzo Adams captures contemporary Black experience in new paintings at the Zimmerli
The show underscores Adams’s time at Rutgers by featuring several early works: his first oil painting, his first etching and lithograph
Plainfield Artist Alonzo Adams Among Honorees at the 2024 Queen City Film Festival
The Vanguard Award is generally been reserved for film and television production professionals from Plainfield or the surrounding area who have achieved excellence in the field. However, Adams, a figurative painter, has used his painting skills to impact the world of film and television.
nationally acclaimed artist Alonzo Adams’ couldn’t have imagined where a paintbrush and a gift would take him.
Code Blue is a dedication to the Black community, and this much sought after series is comprised of paintings that deal with racism, self-hate, coming of age and pride.
Artist Alonzo Adams 'captures the essence of Black life' — and the attention of stars
A who’s who of entertainers, athletes and artists have been drawn to Adams’ “poetic, pensive” work, from NBA Hall of Famers to Maya Angelou.
Renowned Plainfield Artist Alonzo Adams Unveils Second Plainfield Mural on City Hall Steps
commemorating the heroes and sheroes of plainfield's history and the love adams' holds for Plainfiels, his second mural is for the past, present, and future generations.
Alonzo Adams Is A Well-Collected, Highly Respected, Leading Artist Of Black Expression
Adams' has impacted the world through his masterful gift of creativity, which has also elevated him to the stature of one of this generation’s most-collected African American Artists.
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