16 Black Artists to Know - National Gallery of Art
Looking to deepen your knowledge of Black artists? Explore the connections between eight pairs of artists in our collection. Some share a similar approach to artmaking, others a specific subject.
28 Overlooked Black Artists to Discover This Black History Month
Feb 1, 2023 · In honor of Black History Month, Artsy is featuring the work of 28 Black artists who are not as widely known or celebrated as some of their historical or contemporary peers. This list is meant to shine a light on artists who have prominence within institutions, but are often excluded from mainstream conversations meant to amplify overlooked ...
Black Art & Artists in Our Collection - National Gallery of Art
African American artists working in the 1980s and 1990s often focused on black identity as culturally and socially constructed. Artists including Glenn Ligon moved from using the black figure to employing text as a way to explore perceptions and understandings of race.
27 Famous Black Painters You Should Know About - Artlex
Famous black painters dot the landscape of art history, artists who drew on the experiences of the African American community to create fine art that often made statements about cultural identity and black culture specifically.
Top 12 Famous Black Artists Who Achieved Greatness
Jun 22, 2023 · Black art is versatile and multi-faceted. Today we are celebrating 12 exceptional Black artists that everyone needs to know.
Stories of Black Artists in Our Collection - National Gallery of Art
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 time-honored tradition of responding to the artists who preceded and inspired them.
African American Art
SAAM is home to one of the most significant collections of works by African American artists in the world.
14 Groundbreaking African American Artists Who Shaped History
The lives and work of 10 famous African American artists who have made history. We celebrate them during Black History Month and every month.
The 25 Defining Works of the Black Renaissance - TIME
Feb 4, 2021 · While there has never been a shortage of Black artists making great work, the past six or so years have seen these creators claiming the spotlight like never before.
These Stunning Artworks Capture the Resilience—and Defiance—of Black ...
Sep 30, 2021 · These Stunning Artworks Capture the Resilience—and Defiance—of Black Lives Matter. At NMAAHC’s new show “Reckoning” Bisa Butler’s vivid Harriet Tubman joins works from Amy Sherald, Jean-Michel...