**life and work** radcliffe bailey, an american contemporary visual artist, left an indelible mark on the art world with his mixed-media, paint, and sculpture works. born in atlanta, georgia, on november 25, 1968, bailey's life was a testament to his passion for exploring african-american history through elements of music, memory, and migration. **early life**: bailey's formative years in atlanta, a city known for its rich cultural he…