The Sugar Shack (originally painted in 1971 and updated in 1976) shows a scene of Black men and women dancing at a nightclub. It was featured on Good Times and as the cover art to Marvin Gaye's 1976 album I Want You.
A painting of a young black man dunking a basketball. It showcases Barnes unique style of elongated limbs and movement. Other paintings by Barnes feature this person playing basketball.
Fragile. 8"x12.5" 1 page.
A note from from Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika) to Nuh Abdul Qaiyum. The note outlines some points to a conversation she wants to have with him.
Fair. 8"x3.5" 5 pages.
A letter from Nuh Abdul Qaiyum to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika). Page 5 is a scrap piece of paper with a short poem about love.
