Posts Tagged ‘black artists’
Black Is Beautiful: The Kwame Brathwaite Story – exhilarating record of game-changing photographer
A new documentary tells the tail of Kwame Brathwaite, whose photographs of Black people showed another type of beauty.
Read MoreArt & Activism Retreat
We are excited to announce another retreat we are cohosting in partnership with Casa Romero focused on Art & Activism! Join us to create a mural with community artists, learn about the intersections of art and activism and retreat from daily stressors in a creative space.
Read MoreFrom first lady to everyday life, artist Amy Sherald captures the beauty of Black America
Painter Amy Sherald, who is known for her portrait of former First Lady Michelle Obama, will soon have an exhibit at the Whitney in New York City.
Read MoreBlack Arts Festival – Denver
The Colorado Black Arts Festival returns for its 39th year in the heart of the city- Denver City Park West! Join the community for an immersive event July 11 – 13, 2025! Friday, July 11 | 12:00 am – 8:00 pm Saturday, July 12 | 10:00 am – 8:00 pm Sunday, July 13 | 11:00…
Read MorePoet Jason Allen-Paisant: ‘We belong in the picture’
The award-winning poet was born in Jamaica and writes about the African diaspora and his experiences in his work.
Read MoreThis Date in History: The American Negro Academy Begins
Rev. Alexander Crummell spearheaded the academy to encourage intellectual pursuits while fighting against assaults.
Read MoreArtist offers preview of sculpture coming to Darbo-Worthington neighborhood
Sculptor Austen Brantley from Detroit is creating a sculpture that will be installed this summer in Madison.
Read MoreIn Derrick Adams’ paintings, Black history collides joyfully with the present
The Gagosian gallery in London is currently showcasing work by artist Derrick Adams whose work often depicts Black joy.
Read MoreConnecting With Nature to Celebrate Black History Month
Outlandish, a hiking store and adventure group in Brooklyn, is one of several organizations on a mission to encourage Black people to spend time outdoors and reconnect with nature at a time of upheaval.
Read MoreEbb/Flow: Pritika Chowdhry, Chotsani Elaine Dean and Courtney M. Leonard
The phrase “ebb and flow” is defined as a recurrent or rhythmical pattern of coming and going or decline and regrowth. It is often used to evoke a sense of calm by suggesting that lows will be followed by highs in an endless and certain course. This usage, however, belies the fact that ebbing and…
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