TSU Honors John Biggers with 'Jubilee' and 'Quilting Party' Murals

Honoring John Biggers' Legacy at TSU

• 🎨 John Biggers, the founder of Texas Southern University's art department, is being honored with two new murals on campus.
• 🏛️ Biggers established the art department 76 years ago, and his legacy continues to inspire students and the community.

Unveiling of Campus Murals

• ✨ Two murals, titled "Jubilee" and "Quilting Party", have been unveiled as replicas of Biggers' original paintings.
• 🏢 These artworks now adorn the Health and Physical Education Building and the Rollins Stewart Music Center.

Biggers' Impact as an Educator and Artist

• 💡 Biggers taught that art is history, art is identity, and art is truth.
• 🧑‍🏫 During his 34-year career, he mentored hundreds of artists, many of whom have contributed to TSU's campus.

Citywide Murals and Preservation Efforts

• 🖼️ The unveiling is part of a citywide initiative to preserve Biggers' influence, bringing the total number of replicas to eight and murals across Houston to 64.
• 🤝 The murals were curated by Street Art for Mankind with support from County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and TSU officials.