Grave of Beauford Delaney
The formerly unmarked grave of Beauford Delaney, a noted Black American modernist painter and friend to James Baldwin.

📜 The final resting place of Beauford Delaney, a prominent Black American modernist painter.
🔍 Located in Division 86 of Cimetière Parisien de Thiais, France. Formerly unmarked, now a permanent memorial.

Why Go

🎨 Pay respects to a significant modernist artist.
📖 Learn about Black history and cultural figures in Paris.
🚶 Explore a historic Parisian cemetery, home to other illustrious residents.
🤝 Discover the story of community effort to establish a permanent memorial, now maintained by a nonprofit organization.

Why Avoid

💤 May not appeal to those unfamiliar with the artist

Tips

🚌 Reachable by metro, RER, or bus from Paris.
📍 Find Division 86 at the intersection of Avenue H and Avenue Centrale.
🗺️ Located six miles south of Paris.

Last updated 7 days ago

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