Black artist painting

Whether you’re a diehard fan of Spike Lee’s original 1986 film, She’s Gotta Have It, or you watched the new serialized version of the film this weekend, it’s clear that Nola’s relevance remains intact. In the new Netflix series adaptation, unapologetic Black female sexuality takes center stage, but this time it’s for a new generation.

Fusing history with the political and social contexts of today, Ocom Adonias’s work interprets the experience of moving through the world in a Black body. His vibrant, realistic paintings portray people in ordinary moments of ritual, solitude, and bonding, honing in on individual narratives to convey a broader message. “I’m particularly interested in the globalContinue reading "In Introspective Paintings, Artist Ocom Adonias Explores Narratives of Blackness"

For generations Black artists have used their talent to depict the Black experience, celebrate Black beauty, advocate for social justice, and create thought provoking work that starts a conversation. While amplifying the freedom of expression, Black art continues to become a movement of its own. Here are 10 Black artists you should be following on […]

Illustration, Drawing, Painting, Canvas, Acrylic Paint, acrylic on canvas, ink pen, acrylic markers, Paint Brush, palette knife, watercolours

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"Tranquil Elegance" Acrylic on Canvas 2024 Artist: Oluwatobiloba Fasalejo @oluwatobiloba__fasalejo #oluwatobilobafasalejo

You’ll have a whole new appreciation for art . . . honestly.

As a young girl, artist Margaret Bowland's favorite books and songs told stories about love and life, stories that condition girls to expect certain things out of life and want to be a certain way. Ideas about love, beauty, and personal identity are at the heart of her 19th century-inspired oil paintings, covered here. In particular, her portraits often feature the same African American girl named "J", grandly styled with her face painted white, and attended to by white servants. She makes a…

Her racially-charged work has caused controversy in the US. What does she have in store for her Turbine Hall commission? We meet the artist in her Brooklyn studio

There are SO many incredible Black artists out there to follow and support but today I'm sharing six that I personally love.