Danny Simmons
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Daniel " Simmons, Jr. is an abstract expressionist
painter. Older brother of hip-hop impressario Russell Simmons
and rapper Joseph Simmons
("Reverend Run" of Run DMC), he is the co-founder and Chairman of Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation (since 1995) which provides disadvantaged urban youth with arts access and education. As part of Rush Philanthropic, Simmons also founded Rush Arts Gallery and soon thereafter converted part of his loft in Brooklyn into the Corridor Gallery. Both galleries provide exhibition opportunities to early and mid-career artists who do not have commercial representation through galleries or private dealers. Along with his brother Russell Simmons established Def Poetry Jam, which has enjoyed long-running success on HBO. In 2004, Simmons published Three Days As the Crow Flies
, a fictional account of the 1980s New York art scene. He has also written a book of artwork and poetry called "I Dreamed My People Were Calling But I Couldn't Find My Way Home."
and black history professor who also wrote poetry, and Evelyn Simmons, a teacher who painted as a hobby. He earned a degree in social work from New York University
and a master's in public finance from Long Island University
. He began painting after he realized how much he hated his job with the Bureau of Child Support.
, the United Nations
, and the Schomburg Center for Black Culture all show his work as part of their collections. He is also an avid collector of African art
and comic books.
Abstract expressionism
Abstract expressionism was an American post–World War II art movement. It was the first specifically American movement to achieve worldwide influence and put New York City at the center of the western art world, a role formerly filled by Paris...
painter. Older brother of hip-hop impressario Russell Simmons
Russell Simmons
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and rapper Joseph Simmons
Joseph Simmons
Joseph Ward Simmons , known by the stage name Rev. Run or DJ Run, is one of the founding members of the influential hip hop group Run–D.M.C., and a practicing minister, known as Reverend Run. Simmons was born in Hollis, Queens, New York. He is the younger brother of Daniel "Danny" Simmons, Jr...
("Reverend Run" of Run DMC), he is the co-founder and Chairman of Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation (since 1995) which provides disadvantaged urban youth with arts access and education. As part of Rush Philanthropic, Simmons also founded Rush Arts Gallery and soon thereafter converted part of his loft in Brooklyn into the Corridor Gallery. Both galleries provide exhibition opportunities to early and mid-career artists who do not have commercial representation through galleries or private dealers. Along with his brother Russell Simmons established Def Poetry Jam, which has enjoyed long-running success on HBO. In 2004, Simmons published Three Days As the Crow Flies
Three Days As the Crow Flies
Three Days As The Crow Flies is a novel by art impresario Danny Simmons. A "slice-of-life", all of the events of the book unfold within a three day period. Published in 2004, Three Days As The Crow Flies gives the reader a glimpse of the 1980s art scene in downtown Manhattan.- Plot :The book opens...
, a fictional account of the 1980s New York art scene. He has also written a book of artwork and poetry called "I Dreamed My People Were Calling But I Couldn't Find My Way Home."
Early life
Simmons is the son of Daniel Simmons, Sr., a truant officerTruancy
Truancy is any intentional unauthorized absence from compulsory schooling. The term typically describes absences caused by students of their own free will, and usually does not refer to legitimate "excused" absences, such as ones related to medical conditions...
and black history professor who also wrote poetry, and Evelyn Simmons, a teacher who painted as a hobby. He earned a degree in social work from New York University
New York University
New York University is a private, nonsectarian research university based in New York City. NYU's main campus is situated in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan...
and a master's in public finance from Long Island University
Long Island University
Long Island University is a private, coeducational, nonsectarian institution of higher education in the U.S. state of New York.-History:...
. He began painting after he realized how much he hated his job with the Bureau of Child Support.
Art work
Simmons, an abstract expressionist painter, has had his work shown nationally. Chase Manhattan BankChase Manhattan Bank
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, the United Nations
United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
, and the Schomburg Center for Black Culture all show his work as part of their collections. He is also an avid collector of African art
African art
African art constitutes one of the most diverse legacies on earth. Though many casual observers tend to generalize "traditional" African art, the continent is full of people, societies, and civilizations, each with a unique visual special culture. The definition also includes the art of the African...
and comic books.