Most of Lynette Yiadom-Boakye's figures are imagined. Her paintings are raw, with muted dark colors, unapologetically celebrating blackness. She removes her portraits from any particular time...

This list of African-American visual artists is a list that includes dates of birth and death of historically recognized African-American fine artists known for the creation of artworks that are …

Expand your knowledge of Black American history by learning about these 15 Black visual artists, their career highlights, and their most famous works. Their work spans multiple mediums, from...

See works by two of the earliest professional African American artists. And discover art of the Chicago Black Renaissance and Harlem Renaissance.

Feb 8, 2021 · In part one of Great Big Canvas’ 2021 Black History Month series, we wanted to highlight Black artists in our collection who bring a unique eye to this style of traditional art: …

Nov 5, 2021 · In Black American Portraits, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (Lacma), gathers more than 140 works, mostly drawn from its own collection, to tell a more complete …

Remembering Two Centuries of Black American Art, guest curated by David Driskell at LACMA 45 years ago, this exhibition reframes portraiture to center Black American subjects, sitters, …

Feb 22, 2023 · Here are some of the Best Black Portrait Photographers we’ve interviewed over the years. Creating emotion by taking the mundane and transforming it to surreal portraits is …

Jan 17, 2025 · After being told by his boss that no one would want his or her photo taken "by a black man," James opened his own portrait studio in Harlem. He took photographs of …

16 hours ago · Starting her journey in 2010, Ro’s self-portraits have changed drastically over time. Now, using different lights, poses, and editing techniques, Ro showcases who she is as a …

To celebrate Black History Month, we’re bringing stories of Black American artists to the forefront. Collectively, their work in our collection explores universal themes of beauty, kinship, and the …

Aug 28, 2024 · According to a 2014 census report by BFAMFAPhD, 8% of working artists in the United States are Black. Still, Black artists only made up 2.2% of acquisitions and 6.3% of …

How do Black women use art and creativity as a healing space? When we pick up that paper to read the news, we are faced with ourselves, reinterpreted, and it’s so subtle, and so clever, …

2. The Christo Shop. The Christo Shop has amazing graphic art prints and uses the most fun and vibrant colors! This flamingo piece would be the perfect addition to a nursery or little girls …

Jan 23, 2025 · That scene gains greater resonance after watching Sly Lives!(aka the Burden of Black Genius), Questlove’s admiring portrait of a generational talent.The doc, which like …

Jan 5, 2025 · Black people art has the power to inspire, educate, and empower, and its implications and applications extend far beyond the art world. By creating art that celebrates …

This exhibition brings together eight artists—Manuel Arturo Abreu, Hamishi Farah, Juliana Huxtable, Rindon Johnson, Pastiche Lumumba, N-Prolenta (Brandon Covington), Sondra …

Jul 17, 2023 · In her exhibition “From the Deep: In the Wake of Drexciya with Ayana V. Jackson,” on view through April 2024 at the National Museum of African Art in Washington, D.C., the …