Diane Abbott and Mr Loverman writer among stars at literature festival
This year's Tottenham Literature Festival focuses on 'Black Imaginations', celebrating the power of creativity in storytelling and featuring prominent Black artists and authors.
Butter, an art fair presenting the work of Black artists, returns to Indianapolis
Butter art fair celebrates Black artists and ensures 100% of proceeds support them, promoting equity and accessibility in the art world.
Diane Abbott and Mr Loverman writer among stars at literature festival
This year's Tottenham Literature Festival focuses on 'Black Imaginations', celebrating the power of creativity in storytelling and featuring prominent Black artists and authors.
Butter, an art fair presenting the work of Black artists, returns to Indianapolis
Butter art fair celebrates Black artists and ensures 100% of proceeds support them, promoting equity and accessibility in the art world.
'Crafted Kinship' Unravels the Creative Practices of 60 Carribbean Artists, Designers, and Makers
The book showcases over 60 Caribbean artists, focusing on how their roots shape their creative practices.
Suzanne Jackson's Natural World
Kellie Jones's "South of Pico" highlights Black artists' significant contributions to 1960s and 70s Los Angeles art scene without relying on dense theory.
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'Crafted Kinship' Unravels the Creative Practices of 60 Carribbean Artists, Designers, and Makers
The book showcases over 60 Caribbean artists, focusing on how their roots shape their creative practices.
Suzanne Jackson's Natural World
Kellie Jones's "South of Pico" highlights Black artists' significant contributions to 1960s and 70s Los Angeles art scene without relying on dense theory.
National Portrait Gallery Will Spotlight Amy Sherald, Artist Behind Iconic Michelle Obama Portrait - Washingtonian
Amy Sherald will make history as the first contemporary Black artist to hold a solo exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery.
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.
From Revisionism to Resonance: Exploring the black figure in contemporary art
The exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery explores the representation of black figures by black artists in art, shedding Western baggage.
The exhibition focuses on contemporary portraits by black artists, offering a diverse range of perspectives and challenging traditional norms.
More than a moment: major survey of Black figuration opens at National Portrait Gallery London
The surge of interest in Black artists post-BLM is significant and sustained, not a one-time trend.
The exhibition at NPG showcases works by celebrated Black artists, inviting scrutiny into the depth of their exploration.
Studio Museum in Harlem to Open New Building in Fall 2025
The Studio Museum in Harlem will open its new building in 2025, celebrating Black artists with a focus on Tom Lloyd's work.
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.
Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys' 'Giants' Exhibition Heads to the High Museum of Art in Atlanta | stupidDOPE
The Giants exhibition at Atlanta's High Museum highlights Black diasporic artists through the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys from September 2024.
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.
'The Harlem Renaissance' and what is Black art for? : It's Been a Minute
The Harlem Renaissance sparked ongoing cultural debates about Black art.
The exhibit showcases a wide range of art from the Harlem Renaissance.
Studio Museum in Harlem to Open New Building in Fall 2025
The Studio Museum in Harlem will open its new building in 2025, celebrating Black artists with a focus on Tom Lloyd's work.
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.
Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys' 'Giants' Exhibition Heads to the High Museum of Art in Atlanta | stupidDOPE
The Giants exhibition at Atlanta's High Museum highlights Black diasporic artists through the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys from September 2024.
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.
'The Harlem Renaissance' and what is Black art for? : It's Been a Minute
The Harlem Renaissance sparked ongoing cultural debates about Black art.
The exhibit showcases a wide range of art from the Harlem Renaissance.
Cassi Namoda's Dreamlike Paintings Depict the Life of Women in Mozambique
Cassi Namoda's art uniquely marries her Mozambican roots with global influences, showcasing vibrant depictions of life and identity through a dreamlike lens.
The Moving Story Behind Alvaro Barrington's Monumental Tate Installation
Akinkugbe's column 'Black Gazes' explores Black perspectives in art, like Barrington's work inspired by family and cultural touchpoints.
The Artist Redefining the Sir John Soane Museum's Legacy
Exploring overlooked Black artists and perspectives in art history through Black Gazes column by Alayo Akinkugbe.
The Death-Defying Performance Art of Miles Greenberg
Alayo Akinkugbe highlights overlooked Black artists, sitters, curators, and thinkers on Instagram, examining Black perspectives in art history.
The Harlem Renaissance Was Bigger Than Harlem
Black artists like Aaron Douglas brought a unique blend of Art Deco and African American affirmation to the modernist movement.
Cassi Namoda's Dreamlike Paintings Depict the Life of Women in Mozambique
Cassi Namoda's art uniquely marries her Mozambican roots with global influences, showcasing vibrant depictions of life and identity through a dreamlike lens.
The Moving Story Behind Alvaro Barrington's Monumental Tate Installation
Akinkugbe's column 'Black Gazes' explores Black perspectives in art, like Barrington's work inspired by family and cultural touchpoints.
The Artist Redefining the Sir John Soane Museum's Legacy
Exploring overlooked Black artists and perspectives in art history through Black Gazes column by Alayo Akinkugbe.
The Death-Defying Performance Art of Miles Greenberg
Alayo Akinkugbe highlights overlooked Black artists, sitters, curators, and thinkers on Instagram, examining Black perspectives in art history.
The Harlem Renaissance Was Bigger Than Harlem
Black artists like Aaron Douglas brought a unique blend of Art Deco and African American affirmation to the modernist movement.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Beyonce's 'Cowboy Carter' highlights challenges for Black artists in country industry
Beyoncé releasing country-inspired album "Cowboy Carter".
Album aims to honor Black artists' contribution to country music.
Beyonce Fan's Radio Request Reignites Country Music Debate
A small country music station in Oklahoma faced backlash after refusing to play a new song by Beyonce, sparking a debate about the inclusion of Black artists in the country music genre.
Justin McGowan, who requested the song, shared the rejection email on social media, drawing millions of views and sparking conversations on various platforms.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Beyonce's 'Cowboy Carter' highlights challenges for Black artists in country industry
Beyoncé releasing country-inspired album "Cowboy Carter".
Album aims to honor Black artists' contribution to country music.
Beyonce Fan's Radio Request Reignites Country Music Debate
A small country music station in Oklahoma faced backlash after refusing to play a new song by Beyonce, sparking a debate about the inclusion of Black artists in the country music genre.
Justin McGowan, who requested the song, shared the rejection email on social media, drawing millions of views and sparking conversations on various platforms.
Black Pop Artists Have Long Gone Country. Here's a Brief History.
Country music industry remains challenging for Black performers despite their historical contributions.
Black artists like Ray Charles have successfully embraced country music after establishing careers in other genres.
Beyonce Has Always Been Country
Country music has historically been associated with whiteness, but it has deep roots in Black, Mexican, and Indigenous communities.
Black artists in country music, such as Linda Martell and DeFord Bailey, have often faced mistreatment and lack of recognition.
Howdy Glenn, one of L.A.'s unsung Black country singers, finally gets his due from the Grammys
Willie Nelson's song 'Touch Me' propelled him to fame, but it was also the debut hit for Morris 'Howdy' Glenn, a Black country artist. Glenn's music was quickly overlooked and forgotten.
Archival record label Omnivore Recordings released a compilation of Glenn's work last year, bringing attention to his contributions to country music. His album notes are nominated for a Grammy.
Black Pop Artists Have Long Gone Country. Here's a Brief History.
Country music industry remains challenging for Black performers despite their historical contributions.
Black artists like Ray Charles have successfully embraced country music after establishing careers in other genres.
Beyonce Has Always Been Country
Country music has historically been associated with whiteness, but it has deep roots in Black, Mexican, and Indigenous communities.
Black artists in country music, such as Linda Martell and DeFord Bailey, have often faced mistreatment and lack of recognition.
Howdy Glenn, one of L.A.'s unsung Black country singers, finally gets his due from the Grammys
Willie Nelson's song 'Touch Me' propelled him to fame, but it was also the debut hit for Morris 'Howdy' Glenn, a Black country artist. Glenn's music was quickly overlooked and forgotten.
Archival record label Omnivore Recordings released a compilation of Glenn's work last year, bringing attention to his contributions to country music. His album notes are nominated for a Grammy.
How Black Actors Broke Through in Old Hollywood - Day to Day, Role to Role
Black film history goes beyond well-known eras like blaxploitation films, offering a rich heritage from as early as the 1890s.
Exhibition 'Regeneration: Black Cinema 1898 to 1971' highlights the significant contribution of Black artists in the film industry before Hollywood's 'Golden Age'.
Robert Macbeth, Founder of Harlem's New Lafayette Theater, Dies at 89
The importance of creating spaces for Black artists to express themselves authentically
The challenges faced by Black actors in white-dominated spaces
A first look at The Met's gorgeous, history-making Harlem Renaissance exhibition
The Harlem Renaissance was a significant cultural movement that shaped global literature, music, and art.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is opening an exhibit to celebrate and acknowledge the contributions of Black artists and intellectuals in 'The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism'.
The Grammys Aim for a Big Tent, but Not Everyone Feels at Home
Jay-Z criticizes the Recording Academy for mistreatment of Black artists at the Grammys.
Several Black artists have been boycotting the Grammys due to the treatment of hip-hop and R&B.
The Art World Before and After Thelma Golden
Thelma Golden's shows centering Black artists in the nineties were unprecedented.
Today, Black artists are the stars of the art market.
14 Ways to Celebrate Black History Month
Celebrate Black artists at Yoshi's Oakland with a lineup of performances throughout February.
Attend the 2nd Annual Shrimp and Grits Taste Off to enjoy southern-style shellfish and support students interested in attending historically Black universities and colleges.
"The Subject of Painting Is Paint": On Frank Bowling
Frank Bowling's work resists attempts to draw connections between the art and himself as an artist.
Bowling's career followed an unconventional trajectory, moving from Europe to America and eventually back to England.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ed Sheeran's much-awaited copyright-infringement trial started last week in Manhattan federal court.Sheeran stands accused of copying Marvin Gaye's legendary R&B song "Let's Get It On" in his 2014 hit "Thinking Out Loud."This lawsuit, filed by the heirs of the song's co-writer and composer Ed Townsend, claims Sheetan unlawfully employed the "heart" of Gaye's song - that is, "harmonic progressions" and "melodic and rhythmic elements."
Ed Sheeran's Copyright Trial, Explained
Ed Sheeran's much-awaited copyright-infringement trial started last week in Manhattan federal court.Sheeran stands accused of copying Marvin Gaye's legendary R&B song "Let's Get It On" in his 2014 hit "Thinking Out Loud."This lawsuit, filed by the heirs of the song's co-writer and composer Ed Townsend, claims Sheetan unlawfully employed the "heart" of Gaye's song - that is, "harmonic progressions" and "melodic and rhythmic elements."
Ed Sheeran's Copyright Trial, Explained
Ed Sheeran's much-awaited copyright-infringement trial started this week in Manhattan federal court.Sheeran stands accused of copying Marvin Gaye's legendary R&B song "Let's Get It On" in his 2014 hit "Thinking Out Loud."This lawsuit, filed by the heirs of the song's co-writer and composer Ed Townsend, claims Sheetan unlawfully employed the "heart" of Gaye's song - that is, "harmonic progressions" and "melodic and rhythmic elements."
DC Company The Fearless Artist Helps Creators Overcome Obstacles
When Kiki Somerville was Growing up in Fort Totten, her mom would throw parties to sell work by Black artists to people in the neighborhood.Somerville didn't anticipate that when she was an adult, she'd be doing the same thing-only on a much bigger stage.Somerville now runs the Fearless Artist, an organization that helps get creators' work seen and sold.
Beyonce's Album of the Year Snub Fits Into the Grammys' Long History of Overlooking Black Women
If you tuned into the Grammys last night without realizing what you were watching, you might have mistaken the program for a three-and-a-half hour Beyonce tribute.Seemingly every celebrity in the Crypto.comArena basked in her presence, fawned over her, and thanked her for being the artist of their lifetime in their speeches.
Grammys ended in controversy again. Here's what to know:
By Nardos Haile | Associated Press NEW YORK A night in music brimming with shocking upsets, historic wins, tributes for artists like the late rapper Takeoff and hip-hop's 50th anniversary, the 65th Grammys were back in full swing Sunday.Once again, Beyonce was in the running for the top honor.Once again, the show ended with someone else winning album of the year.
Ed Sheeran's Copyright Trial, Explained
Ed Sheeran's much-awaited copyright-infringement trial started last week in Manhattan federal court.Sheeran stands accused of copying Marvin Gaye's legendary R&B song "Let's Get It On" in his 2014 hit "Thinking Out Loud."This lawsuit, filed by the heirs of the song's co-writer and composer Ed Townsend, claims Sheetan unlawfully employed the "heart" of Gaye's song - that is, "harmonic progressions" and "melodic and rhythmic elements."
Ed Sheeran's Copyright Trial, Explained
Ed Sheeran's much-awaited copyright-infringement trial started last week in Manhattan federal court.Sheeran stands accused of copying Marvin Gaye's legendary R&B song "Let's Get It On" in his 2014 hit "Thinking Out Loud."This lawsuit, filed by the heirs of the song's co-writer and composer Ed Townsend, claims Sheetan unlawfully employed the "heart" of Gaye's song - that is, "harmonic progressions" and "melodic and rhythmic elements."
Ed Sheeran's Copyright Trial, Explained
Ed Sheeran's much-awaited copyright-infringement trial started this week in Manhattan federal court.Sheeran stands accused of copying Marvin Gaye's legendary R&B song "Let's Get It On" in his 2014 hit "Thinking Out Loud."This lawsuit, filed by the heirs of the song's co-writer and composer Ed Townsend, claims Sheetan unlawfully employed the "heart" of Gaye's song - that is, "harmonic progressions" and "melodic and rhythmic elements."
DC Company The Fearless Artist Helps Creators Overcome Obstacles
When Kiki Somerville was Growing up in Fort Totten, her mom would throw parties to sell work by Black artists to people in the neighborhood.Somerville didn't anticipate that when she was an adult, she'd be doing the same thing-only on a much bigger stage.Somerville now runs the Fearless Artist, an organization that helps get creators' work seen and sold.
Beyonce's Album of the Year Snub Fits Into the Grammys' Long History of Overlooking Black Women
If you tuned into the Grammys last night without realizing what you were watching, you might have mistaken the program for a three-and-a-half hour Beyonce tribute.Seemingly every celebrity in the Crypto.comArena basked in her presence, fawned over her, and thanked her for being the artist of their lifetime in their speeches.
Grammys ended in controversy again. Here's what to know:
By Nardos Haile | Associated Press NEW YORK A night in music brimming with shocking upsets, historic wins, tributes for artists like the late rapper Takeoff and hip-hop's 50th anniversary, the 65th Grammys were back in full swing Sunday.Once again, Beyonce was in the running for the top honor.Once again, the show ended with someone else winning album of the year.
'The Melt Goes on Forever' Trailer: David Hammons Documentary Sheds Light on an Elusive Genius
The versatile artist's career is explored in this new documentary, opening at Film Forum on May 5.
David Hammons has been one of the most influential creatives in the world of fine arts for the past half-century, but his elusive persona has turned him into an enigma.Working in a variety of mediums ranging from sculpture to prints of his own body to elaborate museum installations, he has found consistent success without limiting himself to an easily defined visual style.
The National Gallery of Art Is Rolling Out New Saturday Events
The National Gallery of Art's "Gallery Nights," which feature live music and themed activities, have proven very popular.Now the museum is rolling out First Saturdays .Think of the new events as similar to Gallery Nights, but during the day and geared to all ages.The newest monthly event series will be, you guessed it, the first Saturdays of each month from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
'The Melt Goes on Forever' Trailer: David Hammons Documentary Sheds Light on an Elusive Genius
The versatile artist's career is explored in this new documentary, opening at Film Forum on May 5.
David Hammons has been one of the most influential creatives in the world of fine arts for the past half-century, but his elusive persona has turned him into an enigma.Working in a variety of mediums ranging from sculpture to prints of his own body to elaborate museum installations, he has found consistent success without limiting himself to an easily defined visual style.
The National Gallery of Art Is Rolling Out New Saturday Events
The National Gallery of Art's "Gallery Nights," which feature live music and themed activities, have proven very popular.Now the museum is rolling out First Saturdays .Think of the new events as similar to Gallery Nights, but during the day and geared to all ages.The newest monthly event series will be, you guessed it, the first Saturdays of each month from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
HEAR LAKUTI AND TAMA SUMO IN CONVERSATION AT THE STANDARD
Resident Berghain and Panorama Bar DJs Lakuti and Tama Sumo are heading to The Standard this week for an edition of their LGBTQ+ cultural conversations series TheirStories.Two of the world's most in-demand house music selectors, Lakuti and Tama Sumo are both partners in life and in music.Lakuti grew up in South Africa before moving to London and, eventually, Berlin and has spent much of her career championing Black artists within dance music; Tama Sumo made a name for herself DJing at underground Berlin house music clubs during the 90s and has been a staple of the scene ever since.
Rites of Passage review: stilt-walkers and slave ship ghosts brave the Atlantic
I am here because you were there, reads the black neon sign, glowing bleakly.It quotes the now shadow foreign secretary, David Lammy, from an impassioned 2018 speech in response to the Windrush scandal.The neon, by Southend-based artist Elsa James, hangs over the entrance to Rites of Passage, a group exhibition of 19 black artists who all, in different ways, have their own stories and histories of migration.
With Last Day in Lagos,' Marilyn Nance Gathers a Diaspora
LAST DAY IN LAGOS, by Marilyn Nance Two young women hold the keen gaze of the photographer with equal intensity; a woman clasps a man's hand and he greets her with a coy, perhaps shy, tilt of his head.There's a timelessness to the black-and-white photos in Last Day in Lagos, unpublished until now.The first few images emerge like frames from a film long forgotten, rendering legible the everyday experiences of Black people specifically, the 17,000 Black artists and musicians who in 1977 made their way to Lagos, Nigeria, for FESTAC '77, a monthlong Pan-African celebration of Blackness in its many forms.
Rites of Passage review: stilt-walkers and slave ship ghosts brave the Atlantic
I am here because you were there, reads the black neon sign, glowing bleakly.It quotes the now shadow foreign secretary, David Lammy, from an impassioned 2018 speech in response to the Windrush scandal.The neon, by Southend-based artist Elsa James, hangs over the entrance to Rites of Passage, a group exhibition of 19 black artists who all, in different ways, have their own stories and histories of migration.
With Last Day in Lagos,' Marilyn Nance Gathers a Diaspora
LAST DAY IN LAGOS, by Marilyn Nance Two young women hold the keen gaze of the photographer with equal intensity; a woman clasps a man's hand and he greets her with a coy, perhaps shy, tilt of his head.There's a timelessness to the black-and-white photos in Last Day in Lagos, unpublished until now.The first few images emerge like frames from a film long forgotten, rendering legible the everyday experiences of Black people specifically, the 17,000 Black artists and musicians who in 1977 made their way to Lagos, Nigeria, for FESTAC '77, a monthlong Pan-African celebration of Blackness in its many forms.
The 23 best things to do in the Washington, D.C., area this week
This week brings the final days of Black History Month and the dawn of Women's History Month.There are plenty of things to do around the area, including Yards Park's annual Ice Yards winter festival, a party celebrating Black beer companies at Metrobar, the return of the D.C. Independent Film Forum and the final weekend of Wunder Garten's Après Ski pop-up parties.
Brooklyn DA's Office celebrates hip hop for Black History Month
The Brooklyn District Attorney's Office celebrated Black History Month with a star-studded tribute to 50 years of hip hop on Thursday, Feb. 23 at St. Francis College in Downtown Brooklyn."Black music is American music.Black artists have been present throughout the evolution of music from the start, but for much of our history, they weren't given the credit or recognition they deserved," District Attorney Eric Gonzalez said.
Black History Month takes flight early at Dr. Ronald E. McNair public school * Brooklyn Paper
American Airlines has partnered with Dr. Ronald E. McNair public school to honor the legacy of Bessie Coleman, the first black and native American to become an aviator, with a ceremony for young girls on Jan. 27, a few days ahead of Black History Month.According to Lena Gates, principal of P.S. 005, American Airline's will bring in Gigi Coleman, the grandniece of the flight pioneer, to celebrate with their aviation center's Lady Flyer's, the Bed-Stuy girl group made up of elementary student pilots.
The 23 best things to do in the Washington, D.C., area this week
This week brings the final days of Black History Month and the dawn of Women's History Month.There are plenty of things to do around the area, including Yards Park's annual Ice Yards winter festival, a party celebrating Black beer companies at Metrobar, the return of the D.C. Independent Film Forum and the final weekend of Wunder Garten's Après Ski pop-up parties.
Brooklyn DA's Office celebrates hip hop for Black History Month
The Brooklyn District Attorney's Office celebrated Black History Month with a star-studded tribute to 50 years of hip hop on Thursday, Feb. 23 at St. Francis College in Downtown Brooklyn."Black music is American music.Black artists have been present throughout the evolution of music from the start, but for much of our history, they weren't given the credit or recognition they deserved," District Attorney Eric Gonzalez said.
Black History Month takes flight early at Dr. Ronald E. McNair public school * Brooklyn Paper
American Airlines has partnered with Dr. Ronald E. McNair public school to honor the legacy of Bessie Coleman, the first black and native American to become an aviator, with a ceremony for young girls on Jan. 27, a few days ahead of Black History Month.According to Lena Gates, principal of P.S. 005, American Airline's will bring in Gigi Coleman, the grandniece of the flight pioneer, to celebrate with their aviation center's Lady Flyer's, the Bed-Stuy girl group made up of elementary student pilots.
London gallery to show McCartney photos from Beatlemania era
FILE - Paul McCartney and Nancy Shevell pose for photographers upon arrival for the premiere of the film 'If These Walls Could Sing' in London, Monday, Dec. 12, 2022.A trove of previously unseen photos taken by Paul McCartney as The Beatles shot to global stardom will go on display in London this year.
Soule, the Soul Food Smash Hit, Will Soon Open a Second Location
The second location of Soulé, the hip soul food restaurant that's been a celebrity magnet for musicians and athletes in West Town, has an opening date.After nearly a year of hot anticipation, Soulé 2 will open on New Year's Day at 3615 W. Roosevelt Road in chef and co-owner Bridgette Flagg's childhood neighborhood of North Lawndale.
Sweden Meets Ethiopia at Marcus Samuelsson's New Chelsea Restaurant
Celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson is opening his first new restaurant in New York City in almost a decade.The 5,000 square-foot, 125-seat Hav & Mar is now open at 245 11th Avenue at West 26th Street, in Chelsea.Like Red Rooster, which opened in 2010 in Harlem, Hav & Mar is designed to be a neighborhood restaurant.
To see work by many black artists, go to the V&A | Letters
Many British art institutions had kneejerk responses to diversifying art collections, with provincial galleries leading the way.
The MLB just integrated its records. The Pulitzers should follow baseball's lead. - Poynter
The article discusses the historical disparity in Pulitzer Prizes awarded to Black artists and suggests the creation of a new category to recognize their contributions.