this painting will always be live.
Ernie Barnes - The Sugar Shack (1971)
Marvin Gaye asked Barne’s for permission to use The Sugar Shack as the cover art for his upcoming album I Want You. The artist approved and even went a step further by augmenting the painting to include references that allude to Gaye’s album, including banners that promote the album’s singles.
OH YEAH I FORGOT TO MENTION
The original piece is currently owned by Eddie Murphy, and is on display at his home in Beverly Park, CA.




















