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Juxtapoz
1 month 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. [ more ]
Axios
1 month ago
Music

King family praises Beyonce for "reaffirming" country album

Family members of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. praise Beyoncé's new country album for highlighting Black country artists.
Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' album celebrates civil rights, Black Americans' legacy in country music. [ more ]
BKReader
1 month ago
Brooklyn

This You Can't Miss: Local Stars Come Out to Help Save Iconic Brooklyn Moon Cafe

Brooklyn Moon Cafe has been a staple in the community since 1995, evolving from a coffee shop to a Caribbean-Soul food restaurant.
Michael Thompson is organizing a benefit concert to save his business after facing financial struggles post-pandemic. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Music

Beyonce's country album drowns out the Black music history it claims to celebrate | Yasmin Williams

Beyonce's new album 'Cowboy Carter' is a response to rejection and racist backlash she faced in the country music industry.
The album features collaborations with country legends like Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson, showcasing Beyonce's country music exploration. [ more ]
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 months ago
Music

All the tea about the up-and-coming Black country stars on Beyonce's 'Blackbird'

Beyoncé released a new country-inspired album featuring Black country singers on original tracks and covers.
Brittney Spencer, Tanner Adell, and Tiera Kennedy are notable Black country singers featured on Beyoncé's album. [ more ]
Consequence
2 months ago
Music

Yee-haw! Beyonce releases her new country album Cowboy Carter

Beyoncé's ACT II: Cowboy Carter is part of her RENAISSANCE project, with a focus on country-inspired music.
Beyoncé has collaborated with iconic artists like Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Miley Cyrus, and Post Malone on this album. [ more ]
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AnOther
5 months ago
Design

50 Questions With Samuel Ross

Alayo Akinkugbe's Instagram page, A Black History of Art, highlights overlooked Black artists and thinkers in the art world.
Samuel Ross is a multi-disciplinary artist known for his work in fashion design, product design, and sculpture. [ more ]
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Time Out New York
5 months ago
Design

See Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys' art collection at NYC's Brooklyn Museum this winter

Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz have amassed an impressive visual art collection
The exhibition will feature over 100 artworks by Black American, African, and African diasporic artists [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Design

Off the Court and Field, Top Athletes Become Players in the Art Market

Professional athletes, including retired basketball player Carmelo Anthony, are becoming serious art collectors and tastemakers.
Athletes' fame and wealth are driving interest in contemporary art, particularly in Black artists and artists of color.
Galleries, auction houses, art shows, and museums are courting sports figures as a new collector base in the art world. [ more ]
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HuffPost
6 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Lenny Kravitz Says He Hasn't Always Felt 'Celebrated' By Black Media

Lenny Kravitz feels overlooked by Black publications and media organizations.
He questions why he is rarely recognized by outlets and award shows dedicated to celebrating Black artists. [ more ]
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ARTnews.com
6 months ago
Design

Brooklyn Museum Adds More Than 300 Works to Collection, Including Pieces by Maria Magdalena Campos-Pons, Dyani White Hawk, Grafton Tyler Brown, and More

The Brooklyn Museum has acquired over 300 works of art this year, focusing on adding works by Black and Asian-American artists.
The acquisitions include works by artists such as Liza Lou, KAWS, Whitfield Lovell, Tyler Mitchell, and Rashid Johnson.
The museum's forthcoming American Art galleries will feature several of the new acquisitions. [ more ]
Artnet News
6 months ago
Design

Brooklyn Museum Adds Hundreds of Artworks by Black and Asian-American Artists to Its Collection | Artnet News

The Brooklyn Museum has acquired over 300 new works to expand its representation of Black artists and fill gaps in its representation of Asian American history and identity.
The new acquisitions span various categories and mediums.
The museum's American Art galleries, set to open in 2024, will feature the new additions. [ more ]
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Consequence
1 year ago
Music

FKA twigs debuts new song "killer" during NPR Tiny Desk (Home) Concert: Watch

FKA twigs is the latest artist to deliver an NPR Tiny Desk (Home) Concert, and, to no surprise, the singer chose a church as her backdrop.
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