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fromDefector
8 months ago

Girl, Uninterrupted | Defector

Laura Wheeler Waring's 'Girl in Pink Dress' exemplifies confidence and celebration of identity within the context of the Harlem Renaissance.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Paris food

The colour of my skin didn't matter': exhibition shines light on black artists in postwar Paris

Postwar Paris served as a liberating hub for Black artists, significantly shaping their work and influence despite historical marginalization.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
Paris food

150 artists of African descent celebrated in 'Black Paris' exhibition at Pompidou Center

The Black Paris exhibition highlights the impactful contributions of Black artists in France and addresses historical contexts of race and identity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago
Paris food

Basquiat to Delaney: inside the exhibition honouring 50 years of art in Black Paris

The Paris Noir exhibition showcases 150 Black artists, highlighting their refuge and contributions to the arts in Paris.
Writing
fromDefector
8 months ago

Girl, Uninterrupted | Defector

Laura Wheeler Waring's 'Girl in Pink Dress' exemplifies confidence and celebration of identity within the context of the Harlem Renaissance.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Paris food

The colour of my skin didn't matter': exhibition shines light on black artists in postwar Paris

Postwar Paris served as a liberating hub for Black artists, significantly shaping their work and influence despite historical marginalization.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
Paris food

150 artists of African descent celebrated in 'Black Paris' exhibition at Pompidou Center

The Black Paris exhibition highlights the impactful contributions of Black artists in France and addresses historical contexts of race and identity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago
Paris food

Basquiat to Delaney: inside the exhibition honouring 50 years of art in Black Paris

The Paris Noir exhibition showcases 150 Black artists, highlighting their refuge and contributions to the arts in Paris.
more#art-exhibition
#art
Arts
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Art Museum of the Americas cancels Black & LGBTQ+ exhibitions after Trump's DEI crackdown

Art Museum of the Americas canceled exhibitions due to Trump's anti-DEI executive orders.
US news
fromWashington Post
8 months ago

Perspective | Hank Willis Thomas sees what America can't say

Hank Willis Thomas questions the significance placed on Black collectors in art, stressing the complexities of discussing race and its societal impacts.
fromQueerty
8 months ago
Graphic design

Eight Black queer visual artists changing the way we see ourselves & others - Queerty

The Armory Show highlights the ongoing challenges of representation and celebrates the contributions of Black queer artists.
fromTime Out New York
4 months ago
Design

The reopening of this Harlem museum is officially one of Time Out's best things to do in the world in 2025

The Studio Museum in Harlem, focusing on Black artists, will reopen in Fall 2025 after extensive renovations.
fromDocument Journal
2 months ago
Writing

Musician Solange and artist Wangechi Mutu transit beyond disciplines

Artists discuss water's historical significance and level of imagination in their work.
Solange expands creative unity through music, fashion, and sculpture.
Wangechi Mutu merges Kenyan folktales with modern artistic practices.
fromTheartnewspaper
1 week ago
Chicago

Blanc gallery celebrates 15 years in Chicago's historic centre of Black enterprise

Blanc Gallery in Bronzeville revitalizes Black artistic heritage while providing a platform for both emerging and established artists.
Arts
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Art Museum of the Americas cancels Black & LGBTQ+ exhibitions after Trump's DEI crackdown

Art Museum of the Americas canceled exhibitions due to Trump's anti-DEI executive orders.
US news
fromWashington Post
8 months ago

Perspective | Hank Willis Thomas sees what America can't say

Hank Willis Thomas questions the significance placed on Black collectors in art, stressing the complexities of discussing race and its societal impacts.
fromQueerty
8 months ago
Graphic design

Eight Black queer visual artists changing the way we see ourselves & others - Queerty

The Armory Show highlights the ongoing challenges of representation and celebrates the contributions of Black queer artists.
fromTime Out New York
4 months ago
Design

The reopening of this Harlem museum is officially one of Time Out's best things to do in the world in 2025

The Studio Museum in Harlem, focusing on Black artists, will reopen in Fall 2025 after extensive renovations.
fromDocument Journal
2 months ago
Writing

Musician Solange and artist Wangechi Mutu transit beyond disciplines

Artists discuss water's historical significance and level of imagination in their work.
Solange expands creative unity through music, fashion, and sculpture.
Wangechi Mutu merges Kenyan folktales with modern artistic practices.
fromTheartnewspaper
1 week ago
Chicago

Blanc gallery celebrates 15 years in Chicago's historic centre of Black enterprise

Blanc Gallery in Bronzeville revitalizes Black artistic heritage while providing a platform for both emerging and established artists.
more#art
#art-collecting
fromAnOther
8 months ago
Design

Venus Williams: "Tennis Was Chosen for Me, but I Chose Art for Myself"

Venus Williams not only excels in tennis but is also a dedicated art collector and advocate for artists of color.
Design
fromAnOther
8 months ago

Venus Williams: "Tennis Was Chosen for Me, but I Chose Art for Myself"

Venus Williams not only excels in tennis but is also a dedicated art collector and advocate for artists of color.
more#art-collecting
#music-history
Music
fromVulture
1 year ago

Our Sweetheart of the Rodeo

Beyoncé's "Smoke Hour" emphasizes the historical and ongoing contributions of Black artists to country music.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

The Burden of Black Genius: documentary examines career of Sly Stone

Sly Stone's story reflects the complex expectations and challenges faced by Black artists in America, intertwining musical brilliance with personal struggles.
Music
fromVulture
1 year ago

Our Sweetheart of the Rodeo

Beyoncé's "Smoke Hour" emphasizes the historical and ongoing contributions of Black artists to country music.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

The Burden of Black Genius: documentary examines career of Sly Stone

Sly Stone's story reflects the complex expectations and challenges faced by Black artists in America, intertwining musical brilliance with personal struggles.
more#music-history
#album-of-the-year
Music
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

The Grammys Actually Got It Right

Beyoncé's 2025 Album of the Year win symbolizes a break from the Grammys' historical patterns of exclusion toward significant Black music artists.
Music
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Only 12 Black artists have won album of the year at the Grammys - here they all are

Only 12 Black artists have won the Grammy for Album of the Year since 1959, highlighting a significant representation issue.
Music
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

The Grammys Actually Got It Right

Beyoncé's 2025 Album of the Year win symbolizes a break from the Grammys' historical patterns of exclusion toward significant Black music artists.
Music
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Only 12 Black artists have won album of the year at the Grammys - here they all are

Only 12 Black artists have won the Grammy for Album of the Year since 1959, highlighting a significant representation issue.
more#album-of-the-year
#music-industry
Music
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Beyonce Finally Wins Album of the Year With Cowboy Carter'

Beyoncé finally won Album of the Year at the Grammys for 'Cowboy Carter', becoming only the fourth Black woman to achieve this milestone.
fromConsequence
5 months ago
Black Lives Matter

New Study Reveals Highest-Selling Black Artists in Live Music, Dominated by Hip-Hop Acts

Hip-hop drives significant ticket sales, showcasing the global prominence of Black artists.
Music
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Beyonce Finally Wins Album of the Year With Cowboy Carter'

Beyoncé finally won Album of the Year at the Grammys for 'Cowboy Carter', becoming only the fourth Black woman to achieve this milestone.
fromConsequence
5 months ago
Black Lives Matter

New Study Reveals Highest-Selling Black Artists in Live Music, Dominated by Hip-Hop Acts

Hip-hop drives significant ticket sales, showcasing the global prominence of Black artists.
more#music-industry
#documentary
Miscellaneous
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

Questlove's new documentary 'Sly Lives!' peels back the curtain on the band, Sly & The Family Stone.

Questlove's documentary on Sly & The Family Stone highlights their significant cultural impact and the challenges faced by Black artists in America.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Questlove's 'SLY LIVES!' looks at the legacy of an iconic band

The documentary "SLY LIVES!" explores the legacy and struggles of Sly and the Family Stone, shedding light on the challenges faced by Black artists.
Miscellaneous
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

Questlove's new documentary 'Sly Lives!' peels back the curtain on the band, Sly & The Family Stone.

Questlove's documentary on Sly & The Family Stone highlights their significant cultural impact and the challenges faced by Black artists in America.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Questlove's 'SLY LIVES!' looks at the legacy of an iconic band

The documentary "SLY LIVES!" explores the legacy and struggles of Sly and the Family Stone, shedding light on the challenges faced by Black artists.
more#documentary
#ancient-egypt
Miscellaneous
fromTime Out New York
3 months ago

Subway art is part of a Met Museum exhibit for the first time ever

The Metropolitan Museum of Art now features installations in subway stations, bridging art and community engagement with Black narratives connected to ancient Egypt.
fromCornell Chronicle
4 months ago
Design

Near ancient obelisk, AAP's 'Pyramidion' towers at Met | Cornell Chronicle

The exhibition highlights the connection between ancient Egypt and the identity of Black artists through thematic installations and contemporary discussions.
Miscellaneous
fromTime Out New York
3 months ago

Subway art is part of a Met Museum exhibit for the first time ever

The Metropolitan Museum of Art now features installations in subway stations, bridging art and community engagement with Black narratives connected to ancient Egypt.
fromCornell Chronicle
4 months ago
Design

Near ancient obelisk, AAP's 'Pyramidion' towers at Met | Cornell Chronicle

The exhibition highlights the connection between ancient Egypt and the identity of Black artists through thematic installations and contemporary discussions.
more#ancient-egypt
fromwww.standard.co.uk
7 months ago
London

Black performance artists face discrimination in nightlife licensing, City Hall told

Black musicians face discriminatory practices in event licensing in London.
Cancellations often stem from safety concerns that have racist undertones.
Cultural events by minority artists are unjustly cancelled compared to those by majority white venues.
fromJuxtapoz
1 year ago
Black Lives Matter

Juxtapoz Magazine - The Whole World Smiles with You: Curated by Alayo Akinkugbe @ Opera Gallery, London

The exhibition 'The Whole World Smiles with You' by Opera Gallery London interrogates various modes of figuration by contemporary Black artists.
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