Wrestling With a Harrowing LegacyTyler Mitchell's exhibition captures the tension between beauty and historical trauma.
Girl, Uninterrupted | DefectorLaura Wheeler Waring's 'Girl in Pink Dress' exemplifies confidence and celebration of identity within the context of the Harlem Renaissance.
The colour of my skin didn't matter': exhibition shines light on black artists in postwar ParisPostwar Paris served as a liberating hub for Black artists, significantly shaping their work and influence despite historical marginalization.
150 artists of African descent celebrated in 'Black Paris' exhibition at Pompidou CenterThe Black Paris exhibition highlights the impactful contributions of Black artists in France and addresses historical contexts of race and identity.
National Portrait Gallery Will Spotlight Amy Sherald, Artist Behind Iconic Michelle Obama Portrait - WashingtonianAmy Sherald will make history as the first contemporary Black artist to hold a solo exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery.
Basquiat to Delaney: inside the exhibition honouring 50 years of art in Black ParisThe Paris Noir exhibition showcases 150 Black artists, highlighting their refuge and contributions to the arts in Paris.
Wrestling With a Harrowing LegacyTyler Mitchell's exhibition captures the tension between beauty and historical trauma.
Girl, Uninterrupted | DefectorLaura Wheeler Waring's 'Girl in Pink Dress' exemplifies confidence and celebration of identity within the context of the Harlem Renaissance.
The colour of my skin didn't matter': exhibition shines light on black artists in postwar ParisPostwar Paris served as a liberating hub for Black artists, significantly shaping their work and influence despite historical marginalization.
150 artists of African descent celebrated in 'Black Paris' exhibition at Pompidou CenterThe Black Paris exhibition highlights the impactful contributions of Black artists in France and addresses historical contexts of race and identity.
National Portrait Gallery Will Spotlight Amy Sherald, Artist Behind Iconic Michelle Obama Portrait - WashingtonianAmy Sherald will make history as the first contemporary Black artist to hold a solo exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery.
Basquiat to Delaney: inside the exhibition honouring 50 years of art in Black ParisThe Paris Noir exhibition showcases 150 Black artists, highlighting their refuge and contributions to the arts in Paris.
Art Museum of the Americas cancels Black & LGBTQ+ exhibitions after Trump's DEI crackdownArt Museum of the Americas canceled exhibitions due to Trump's anti-DEI executive orders.
Perspective | Hank Willis Thomas sees what America can't sayHank Willis Thomas questions the significance placed on Black collectors in art, stressing the complexities of discussing race and its societal impacts.
Eight Black queer visual artists changing the way we see ourselves & others - QueertyThe Armory Show highlights the ongoing challenges of representation and celebrates the contributions of Black queer artists.
The reopening of this Harlem museum is officially one of Time Out's best things to do in the world in 2025The Studio Museum in Harlem, focusing on Black artists, will reopen in Fall 2025 after extensive renovations.
Musician Solange and artist Wangechi Mutu transit beyond disciplinesArtists 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.
Blanc gallery celebrates 15 years in Chicago's historic centre of Black enterpriseBlanc Gallery in Bronzeville revitalizes Black artistic heritage while providing a platform for both emerging and established artists.
Art Museum of the Americas cancels Black & LGBTQ+ exhibitions after Trump's DEI crackdownArt Museum of the Americas canceled exhibitions due to Trump's anti-DEI executive orders.
Perspective | Hank Willis Thomas sees what America can't sayHank Willis Thomas questions the significance placed on Black collectors in art, stressing the complexities of discussing race and its societal impacts.
Eight Black queer visual artists changing the way we see ourselves & others - QueertyThe Armory Show highlights the ongoing challenges of representation and celebrates the contributions of Black queer artists.
The reopening of this Harlem museum is officially one of Time Out's best things to do in the world in 2025The Studio Museum in Harlem, focusing on Black artists, will reopen in Fall 2025 after extensive renovations.
Musician Solange and artist Wangechi Mutu transit beyond disciplinesArtists 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.
Blanc gallery celebrates 15 years in Chicago's historic centre of Black enterpriseBlanc Gallery in Bronzeville revitalizes Black artistic heritage while providing a platform for both emerging and established artists.
Los Angeles-based producer Michael Sherman on his 'love at first sight' buying strategyMichael Sherman emphasizes community resilience in Los Angeles art during wildfires and recommends exploring new artists at Frieze Los Angeles.
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.
Los Angeles-based producer Michael Sherman on his 'love at first sight' buying strategyMichael Sherman emphasizes community resilience in Los Angeles art during wildfires and recommends exploring new artists at Frieze Los Angeles.
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.
Our Sweetheart of the RodeoBeyoncé's "Smoke Hour" emphasizes the historical and ongoing contributions of Black artists to country music.
The Burden of Black Genius: documentary examines career of Sly StoneSly Stone's story reflects the complex expectations and challenges faced by Black artists in America, intertwining musical brilliance with personal struggles.
Our Sweetheart of the RodeoBeyoncé's "Smoke Hour" emphasizes the historical and ongoing contributions of Black artists to country music.
The Burden of Black Genius: documentary examines career of Sly StoneSly Stone's story reflects the complex expectations and challenges faced by Black artists in America, intertwining musical brilliance with personal struggles.
The Grammys Actually Got It RightBeyoncé's 2025 Album of the Year win symbolizes a break from the Grammys' historical patterns of exclusion toward significant Black music artists.
Only 12 Black artists have won album of the year at the Grammys - here they all areOnly 12 Black artists have won the Grammy for Album of the Year since 1959, highlighting a significant representation issue.
The Grammys Actually Got It RightBeyoncé's 2025 Album of the Year win symbolizes a break from the Grammys' historical patterns of exclusion toward significant Black music artists.
Only 12 Black artists have won album of the year at the Grammys - here they all areOnly 12 Black artists have won the Grammy for Album of the Year since 1959, highlighting a significant representation issue.
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.
New Study Reveals Highest-Selling Black Artists in Live Music, Dominated by Hip-Hop ActsHip-hop drives significant ticket sales, showcasing the global prominence of Black artists.
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.
New Study Reveals Highest-Selling Black Artists in Live Music, Dominated by Hip-Hop ActsHip-hop drives significant ticket sales, showcasing the global prominence of Black artists.
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.
Questlove's 'SLY LIVES!' looks at the legacy of an iconic bandThe documentary "SLY LIVES!" explores the legacy and struggles of Sly and the Family Stone, shedding light on the challenges faced by Black artists.
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.
Questlove's 'SLY LIVES!' looks at the legacy of an iconic bandThe documentary "SLY LIVES!" explores the legacy and struggles of Sly and the Family Stone, shedding light on the challenges faced by Black artists.
Subway art is part of a Met Museum exhibit for the first time everThe Metropolitan Museum of Art now features installations in subway stations, bridging art and community engagement with Black narratives connected to ancient Egypt.
Near ancient obelisk, AAP's 'Pyramidion' towers at Met | Cornell ChronicleThe exhibition highlights the connection between ancient Egypt and the identity of Black artists through thematic installations and contemporary discussions.
Subway art is part of a Met Museum exhibit for the first time everThe Metropolitan Museum of Art now features installations in subway stations, bridging art and community engagement with Black narratives connected to ancient Egypt.
Near ancient obelisk, AAP's 'Pyramidion' towers at Met | Cornell ChronicleThe exhibition highlights the connection between ancient Egypt and the identity of Black artists through thematic installations and contemporary discussions.
Black performance artists face discrimination in nightlife licensing, City Hall toldBlack 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.
Juxtapoz Magazine - The Whole World Smiles with You: Curated by Alayo Akinkugbe @ Opera Gallery, LondonThe exhibition 'The Whole World Smiles with You' by Opera Gallery London interrogates various modes of figuration by contemporary Black artists.