A Harlem Renaissance Seedling Blooms in Paris: The Life and Art of Herbert Gentry Herbert Gentry’s artistic journey was one of remarkable breadth, a transatlantic odyssey fueled by the vibrant currents of the Harlem Renaissance, the intellectual ferment of post-war Paris, and an unwavering commitment to expressing the inner landscape of consciousness. Born in Pittsburgh in 1919, Gentry's formative years were deeply imprinted by the cultural explosion unfolding in New York City. His mother, Violet Howden—a dancer and actress performing under the name Teresa Gentry—moved within a dazzling circ…