Comments on: Biography: Eugene Lawrence Foney (1950-2020) https://earthexhibitions.org/media-archive/?p=7273 Sat, 19 Dec 2020 22:57:22 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.6 By: Cardell Thomas https://earthexhibitions.org/media-archive/?p=7273#comment-233 Fri, 22 May 2020 14:49:36 +0000 http://media-archive.blackartinamerica.com/?p=7273#comment-233 I was the tender age of 17, when I first met Gene, he was a graduate student at TSU and I was a scroller on the Fall 75 line of Kappa Alpha Psi. Gene was too mature to take part in the traditional hazing that accompanied a pledge period, but his wisdom and character stayed with you for decades. Gene’s demeanor exhibited that of a southern gentleman even though he was from the midwest. His knowledge of fine art and black art was phenomenal, upon graduation I recall traveling to Houston and purchasing many pieces upon his recommendation. Unfortunately, I have not been able to restore my collection since hurricane Katrina. I will truly miss brother Phoney. May you soul rest in peace Gene.

]]> By: Marty Mia https://earthexhibitions.org/media-archive/?p=7273#comment-229 Sat, 16 May 2020 04:17:15 +0000 http://media-archive.blackartinamerica.com/?p=7273#comment-229 “GeneGene”, what a wonderful friend, oh, yeah!!!

Missing you, immensely…

Love,
Martymart

]]> By: Alvin White https://earthexhibitions.org/media-archive/?p=7273#comment-227 Mon, 11 May 2020 04:45:15 +0000 http://media-archive.blackartinamerica.com/?p=7273#comment-227 I have known Eugene over 50 years. Mere words are inadequate to describe my great friend, my brother, my mentor. Once I went to a dinner for the homeless in Houston with Eugene Best time I ever had. I will miss and always love my Brother. I am heartbroken. Rest in paradise Eugene.

]]> By: Damon Jones https://earthexhibitions.org/media-archive/?p=7273#comment-210 Mon, 27 Apr 2020 03:11:16 +0000 http://media-archive.blackartinamerica.com/?p=7273#comment-210 I was blessed to meet and know Mr. Foney. I enlightened me with some Great Guidance!

]]> By: Donna M. Jones https://earthexhibitions.org/media-archive/?p=7273#comment-209 Sun, 26 Apr 2020 18:18:14 +0000 http://media-archive.blackartinamerica.com/?p=7273#comment-209 A beautiful photograph & a beautiful story about a beautiful man! Thank you , Halima, for documenting his life & for sharing this biography with us.

Donna M. Jones, NYC

]]> By: Sam Mahone https://earthexhibitions.org/media-archive/?p=7273#comment-208 Sun, 26 Apr 2020 04:53:04 +0000 http://media-archive.blackartinamerica.com/?p=7273#comment-208 A giant tree has fallen. Eugene was the best friend, associate, dealer, companion anyone could ever wish to have. I am truly honored to have been within his circle for over 4 decades. I am extremely blessed for him having passed my way. Ase’, my brother.

]]> By: Chuck Jenkins https://earthexhibitions.org/media-archive/?p=7273#comment-207 Sat, 25 Apr 2020 23:05:59 +0000 http://media-archive.blackartinamerica.com/?p=7273#comment-207 Cousin was 1 of a kind ll be mist, to the family/ I send much love big chuck!!!

]]> By: Lamar Wilson https://earthexhibitions.org/media-archive/?p=7273#comment-206 Sat, 25 Apr 2020 20:26:08 +0000 http://media-archive.blackartinamerica.com/?p=7273#comment-206 Eugene and I have been friends since the late 1970’s we were always the old school guys in the room for this modern day African American. We both understood how much study was important to what we were doing in the business. We took it like a business not a hobby as it was for most. I will miss his counsel RIP dude see you on the other side
Lamar Wilson
thompson-wilson collection

]]> By: Toni Whitaker https://earthexhibitions.org/media-archive/?p=7273#comment-205 Sat, 25 Apr 2020 16:27:55 +0000 http://media-archive.blackartinamerica.com/?p=7273#comment-205 Absolutely beautiful and so on point. I purchased my first piece of AA art from Gene…..a piece by Franklin Frasier.

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