Question 1: We’re at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. Where is it?
- Detroit
- Atlanta
- Chicago
Correct Answer: Detroit
Fact: Founded in 1965, it is one of the oldest and largest museums dedicated to Black history in the world. Outside its entrance is the 20-foot-tall sculpture 'United We Stand,' created by Detroit artist Charles McGee. The museum is host to sculptures, murals, poetry, history exhibits, and multiple celebrations, including Kwanzaa, Juneteenth, and the African World Festival.
Question 2: Who created ‘Pez Dispenser,’ the famous artwork featuring a dinosaur wearing a crown, in 1984?
- Jean-Michel Basquiat
- Kara Walker
- Jacob Lawrence
Correct Answer: Jean-Michel Basquiat
Fact: Jean-Michel Basquiat came to success in the 1980s as a leader of the neo-expressionist movement. The New Yorker was known for his graffiti work before moving on to paintings, often using crown imagery. He was also a musician and sold his first painting to Debbie Harry of the band Blondie.
Question 3: Kehinde Wiley’s portrait of Barack Obama features the president sitting in front of a wall of…
- Foliage
- Clouds
- Flags
Correct Answer: Foliage
Fact: The portrait was commissioned by President Obama to feature in the Smithsonian's 'America's Presidents' exhibition in the National Portrait Gallery. The foliage includes chrysanthemums, jasmine, and African blue lilies, each representing a different aspect of Obama's life.
Jean-Michel Basquiat is the answer for the 2nd question. For some reason Detroit was written again as the answer, luckily the fun fact below stated the correct answer and I got it correct.
Thanks for the response. I pasted the answer from the first question.