14 Groundbreaking African American Artists Who Shaped History
For centuries, African American artists have helped shape the visual culture of the United States. Often channeling their familial backgrounds and personal experiences in their work, these creative figures have influenced and inspired much of American art's evolution.
16 Black Artists to Know - National Gallery of Art
Are you a fan of Glenn Ligon, Alma Thomas, or Gordon Parks? We’ve paired eight Black artists you might know with eight others to discover.
28 Overlooked Black Artists to Discover This Black History Month
Feb 1, 2023 · We hope this will serve as an introduction to, rather than a comprehensive list of, Black artists whose legacies deserve to be cemented in art history and public consciousness. Here are 28 need-to-know Black artists from the 20th and 21st centuries.
Top 12 Famous Black Artists Who Achieved Greatness
Jun 22, 2023 · Black art is not necessarily political, but, just like any art, it is still deeply rooted in the identity of its creator. Below is by no means a definitive list of 12 outstanding Black artists everyone needs to know.
Black Art & Artists in Our Collection - National Gallery of Art
Explore Black art and artists in our collection, along with exhibitions, events, and resources for educators. Artists featured include Gordon Parks, Romare Bearden, Kara Walker, and more.
African American Artists and Selected Works
Explore a selection of self-portraits and other works by Black artists in the Smithsonian's collections. Visual Art and the American Experience, at the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture, illustrates the critical role American artists of African descent have played in shaping the history of American art.
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. These artworks span three centuries of creative expression in various media, including painting, sculpture, textiles, and photography, and represent numerous artistic styles, from realism to neoclassicism, abstract expressionism, modernism ...
35 Top African-American Artists on the Work That Inspires Them
Mar 19, 2020 · Kerry Washington on Beyoncé, Ta-Nehisi Coates on Kendrick Lamar, Oprah Winfrey on Toni Morrison, Issa Rae on ‘Scandal,’ and 31 other prominent black artists on the work that inspires them...
These Black Artists Are Defining Contemporary Art Today
Apr 25, 2022 · From Amy Sherald to Mickalene Thomas, these Black artists are redefining the Black body, identity, and sexuality in contemporary art today.