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  • The Photographs that Shaped the Black Arts Movement in the Mid-20th Century
  • Valerie Mercer and the Long Work of Putting African American Art Where It Belongs
  • Amy Sherald finds her people

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thisiscolossal.com /1 week ago

The Photographs that Shaped the Black Arts Movement in the Mid-20th Century

'Photography and the Black Arts Movement, 1955-1985' features works by more than 100 artists, journalists, organizers, and more. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Bec...

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observer.com /1 month ago

Valerie Mercer and the Long Work of Putting African American Art Where It Belongs

The DIA's lead curator of African American art discusses what it means to move a collection from the margins of a museum to its literal center.

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localnews8.com /6 days ago

Amy Sherald finds her people

By Leah Asmelash, CNN (CNN) — Diana Beasley knew she wanted to spend her 12th birthday at Atlanta’s High Museum of Art, surrounded by the paintings of Amy Sherald. She dressed up f...

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localnews8.com /6 days ago

Amy Sherald finds her people

By Leah Asmelash, CNN (CNN) — Diana Beasley knew she wanted to spend her 12th birthday at Atlanta’s High Museum of Art, surrounded by the paintings of Amy Sherald. She dressed up f...

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blackenterprise.com /3 weeks ago

Fine Art Collector Charlotte Newman Wants To Expand Access For Black People In The Exclusive Industry

By Curtis Bunn As a young girl growing up in Atlanta, Charlotte Newman was exposed to the transformative power of art through her parents and godmother, the renowned painter and...

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businessjournaldaily.com /1 month ago

Silkscreens of Works by Neo-African Expressionist at The Butler

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – An exhibition of works by Danny Simmons, a founder of Neo-African Abstract Expressionism, will open Sunday, May 3, at The Butler Institute of American Art and ru...

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ebony.com /4 weeks ago

Black Designers as Fine Artists: Where Fashion Becomes Form, Story and Sculpture

How Black fashion blends art, story, and sculpture beyond the runway

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thegrio.com /3 weeks ago

The Black artists who inspired looks at the 2026 Met Gala

Angela Bassett, Amy Sherald, Law Roach, and more drew inspiration from Black artists for their 2026 Met Gala looks. The

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nbcdfw.com /1 month ago

African American Museum, Dallas will reopen May 1 with new exhibitions

The African American Museum, Dallas is taking spring cleaning to a new level with its facility improvements. The museum announced a temporary closure in March and now plans to reop...

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nytimes.com /1 month ago

Derrick Adams Paints Black Joy When We Need It Most

There’s more to Derrick Adams’s paintings than Black joy. But that complicated emotion is what tugs at the heart.

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wgno.com /1 month ago

'White House, Black Hands,' New Orleans artist uses augmented reality to reveal history

'White House, Black Hands' - New Orleans artist uses augmented reality to reveal history

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ebony.com /3 days ago

Gordon Parks Foundation Gala 2026: Celebrating Art and Activism

Art, activism, and powerful performances unite at the Gordon Parks Foundation Gala 2026

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nbcdfw.com /2 weeks ago

How Sepia Magazine captured Black history through iconic images

The African American Museum Dallas is showcasing some of the most influential Black figures of the 20th century through a new exhibition featuring photographs from Sepia Magazine....

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blackenterprise.com /1 month ago

A ‘Little’ Art Show Opens With A Big Bang At Atlanta’s Zucot Gallery 

The Little exhibition is ambitious. The art show comes at a time when art might be considered quite the luxury, considering the U.S. economy is currently fickle.

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blackamericaweb.com /1 week ago

Laylah Amatullah Barrayn Won A Brooklyn Arts Award By Helping Us See Others

Photographer Laylah Amatullah Barryn uses her lens to document and preserve Black culture, fighting erasure through storytelling.

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blackamericaweb.com /1 month ago

The Enduring Elegance: Black Elders And The Tradition Of Easter Fashion

Black Easter fashion is a powerful statement of resilience, identity, and respect, rooted in a complex history of oppression and the pursuit of dignity.

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blackenterprise.com /3 weeks ago

Angela Basset’s Met Gala Gown Is A Nod To Harlem Renaissance Painter Laura Wheeler Waring

Angela Bassett hit the 2026 Met Gala red carpet, outfitted in a splendid rosy pink gown accented with floral appliqué and intricate beading that cascaded from her hip line to...

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electricliterature.com /3 days ago

10 Books About African Americans Reclaiming the South

Between 1910 to 1970, millions of African Americans left the South in search of greater opportunities for freedom, rights, and economic mobility. Due to sheer scale, this human mov...

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artsyshark.com /1 week ago

Featured Artist Rickey Lewis

Artist Rickey Lewis presents a compelling portfolio of paintings that evoke societal truths and human conditions. The post Featured Artist Rickey Lewis appeared first on Artsy Shar...

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eurweb.com /1 week ago

Getty Invests $1.8M in Black Art Archives

*Historical records tied to generations of Black artists, educators, and cultural leaders are set to become more accessible through a new round of support from the Getty Foundation...

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blackamericaweb.com /1 month ago

25 Essential Black Poets Everyone Should Know

Black poets have powerfully shaped literature, using poetry to document history, celebrate culture, and challenge injustice.

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gaycities.com /3 days ago

In the face of opposition, the Smithsonian shines a light on queer, African art

Queer, Black art takes centre stage at a Smithsonian exhibition in DC.

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ebony.com /2 weeks ago

The Music Is Black: 125 Years of Black British Music, Legacy, and Cultural Influence

Explore the rich legacy and cultural influence of Black British music at the V&A East exhibition, celebrating pioneers and modern artists alike.

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popsugar.com /3 weeks ago

Stars Used the Met Gala 2026 Red Carpet to Celebrate Black Art

Image Source: Getty Images The 2026 Met Gala asked a simple question: is fashion art? Tied to the Costume Institute's "Costume Art" exhibition, celebrities like co-chair Beyoncé, M...

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