Mcarthur Binion: Exploring Identity Through Textured Abstraction Mcarthur Binion, born in Macon, Mississippi in 1946, stands as a compelling figure within the landscape of contemporary American art. His artistic journey began formally at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan (1971), where he earned his bachelor’s degree and subsequently honed his craft with a master's from Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. This dual academic grounding provided him with a foundational understanding of both visual arts theory and practical execution—skills that would prove invaluabl…