Rubens, Vernard

(1946-2026)

A Detroit native, African-American artist, Vernard Rubens, took up printmaking late in life and specialized in abstract monoprints. He is included in a major exhibition of DETROIT AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTISTS at the MUSKEGON MUSEUM OF ARTwhich was on view until April 28, 2024 He was well known in the Detroit area and worked also as a muralist painter and metal worker. His work is in the collection of the Charles Wright African-American Museum and Wayne State University in Detroit. He had the distinction of being a part of the cleaning of the Diego Rivera murals at the Detroit Institute of Arts back in 1987. It is with great pleasure that we introduce this fine artist to a national audience. Sadly, the artist passed in January of 2026.

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"A Vivid Memory"

Color monoprint, 1997
10 7/8 in. x 8 7/8 in. (276 mm x 225 mm)
Unframed

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A fine impression of this interesting abstract image with African based symbols

"Major Decision"

Color monoprint, 2023
10 7/8 in. x 8 7/8 in. (276 mm x 225 mm)
Unframed

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A fine impression of this interesting unique abstract work with strong colors and full margins

"Self Portrait"

Aquatint, 1993
9 7/8 in. x 7 3/4 in. (251 mm x 197 mm)
Edition of 3
Unframed

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A superb impression of this extremely rare well executed self portrait with full margins

"Symbols With an African Feel"

Color monoprint, 2021
11 in. x 16 1/2 in. (279 mm x 419 mm)
Unframed

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A fine impression of this unique African influenced abstract work with strong colors and full margins

"Traveler"

Etching, c. 1998
8 3/4 in. x 10 3/4 in. (222 mm x 273 mm)
Edition of 10
Unframed

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A fine impression of this early work by the artist depicting life in Detroit with large full margins from a very small edition