Carl E. Moore captured Memphis in murals and paintings. Now, he’s inspiring young artists.
Carl Moore poses with his painting chosen for the Memphis In May poster for this year's honoring of the Republic of Ghana. The unveiling ceremony was Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020 at the National Civil Rights Museum. (Greg Campbell/Special for The Daily Memphian)
For Memphis artist Carl E. Moore, art is not something he stumbled upon; it’s something he grew into.
From his childhood in Canton, Mississippi, Moore began creating art, drawing monsters, TV and comic book characters, and cartoons.
His work is featured across the city, in museums, at the airport, and in murals Downtown.
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Vani Jaishankar
Vani Jaishankar is a general-assignment intern for Spring 2026. She recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Memphis.
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