Eddie Chambers (artist)

Eddie Chambers (born 1960) is a British artist, art historian, and academic whose work and scholarship focuses primarily on Black British art, particularly the Black Arts Movement of the 1980s. He is known for his paintings, prints, and mixed-media installations, as well as his extensive writing and curatorial work that has been instrumental in documenting and promoting the contributions of Black artists in Britain.

Chambers studied at Stourbridge College of Art and Wolverhampton Polytechnic, later earning a PhD from Goldsmiths College, University of London. His artistic practice often explores themes of identity, race, and representation, drawing inspiration from his own experiences and observations of British society. He co-founded the Black Art Gallery in Brixton in 1982, a significant space for showcasing the work of Black artists.

His publications include "Black Artists in British Art since the 1950s" (1991), a seminal text that provided a comprehensive overview of the history and development of Black British art. He has also written extensively on individual artists and movements, contributing significantly to the critical discourse surrounding Black art in the UK. Chambers has held academic positions at various universities, including the University of Texas at Austin and the University of California, San Diego. His ongoing research and advocacy continue to shape the understanding and appreciation of Black British art.