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Kadir Nelson
American painter, illustrator, and author (born 1974)
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| Born | (1974-05-15) May 15, 1974 (age 50) Washington, DC |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Pratt Institute |
| Known for | Magazine cover illustrations |
| Style | Conceptual artist |
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Kadir Nelson (May 15, 1974) is a Los Angeles-based painter, illustrator, and author who is best known for his paintings often featured on the covers of The New Yorker magazine, and album covers for Michael Jackson and Drake.
His work is focused on African-American culture and history. The New York Times described his work as "sumptuous, deeply affecting work. Nelson’s paintings are drenched in ambience, and often overt symbolism.[1] He has twice been a Caldecott honor recipient and won the 2020 Caldecott Medal for his illustrations in The Undefeat