Kerry James Marshall Biography Quiz

Where was Kerry James Marshall born?

• New York, NY

• Los Angeles, CA

• Chicago, IL

• Birmingham, AL

Answer explanation

Kerry James Marshall was born in Birmingham, AL, making it the correct choice among the given options.

Which art movement does Kerry James Marshall's work interrogate?

• Western art history

• Impressionism

• Cubism

• Surrealism

Answer explanation

Kerry James Marshall's work interrogates Western art history, not Impressionism, Cubism, or Surrealism.

In which year did Kerry James Marshall have his first solo show at Jack Shainman Gallery?

• 2005

• 2016

• 1994

• 1993

Answer explanation

Kerry James Marshall had his first solo show at Jack Shainman Gallery in 1993, making the correct answer choice 1993.

What is the title of Kerry James Marshall's first traveling exhibition?

• Mastry

• Mementos

• Telling Stories

• Along The Way

Answer explanation

Kerry James Marshall's first traveling exhibition is titled 'Telling Stories', making it the correct choice.

Which museum opened the 'Mastry' retrospective in 2016?

• The Metropolitan Museum of Art

• The Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles

• The Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago

• The Cleveland Museum of Art

Answer explanation

The 'Mastry' retrospective in 2016 was opened by The Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago.

What does Kerry James Marshall aim to create with his work?

• A new art style

• A collection of sculptures

• A counter-archive

• A series of abstract paintings

Answer explanation

Kerry James Marshall aims to create a counter-archive with his work, not a new art style, collection of sculptures, or series of abstract paintings.

Which university did Kerry James Marshall attend?

• Yale University

• Otis College of Art and Design

• School of the Art Institute of Chicago

• California Institute of the Arts

What is a recurring theme in Kerry James Marshall's paintings?

• Abstract landscapes

• Historical narratives

• Portraits of African Americans

• Surrealist imagery

In which city did Kerry James Marshall grow up?

• New York, NY

• Los Angeles, CA

• Chicago, IL

• Birmingham, AL