A star in the global art world recalls Memphis childhood in a painting
Derek Fordjour’s 80 x 72” “Rhythm & Blues, 2020” was done in acrylic, charcoal, oil pastel and foil on newspaper mounted on canvas. (Source: Daniel Greer)
A painting donated by Memphis-born artist Derek Fordjour drew a $410,000 bid to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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