Activism Ain’t Just MLK’ing. It’s Katherine Dunham and Dancing. It’s Octavia Butler and Sci-Fi.
Activism Ain’t Just MLK’ing. It’s Katherine Dunham and Dancing. It’s Octavia Butler and Sci-Fi. By Trelani Michelle When we think of ac…
BAIA BITS: Varnette Patricia Honeywood
BAIA BITS Little Moments Where Knowledge Meets Art For an eight-year period, starting in 1984, the colorful artwork of Varnette Patricia Honeywoo…
Shirley Woodson | 2021 Kresge Eminent Artist from Kresge Arts in Detroit
Shirley Woodson | 2021 Kresge Eminent Artist from Kresge Arts in Detroit “Paintings are my diaries; drawings are my prose; collage is my poetry; as…
Black Fine Art Fair of Ohio debuts November 11th – 14th
Black Fine Art Fair of Ohio debuts November 11th – 14th Inaugural fine ar…
Black Art in America Congratulates Khalif Thompson on Recent Acquisition by The Grant Hill Collection
Black Art in America Congratulates Khalif Thompson on Recent Acquisition by…
Black Art in America Congratulates Downs on Recent TV Acquisition
Black Art in America Congratulates Downs on Recent TV Acquisition BLACK AR…
BAIA Scholarship Recipient, Dontanarious Kelly, Sells Two Paintings
BAIA Scholarship Recipient, Dontanarious Kelly, Sells Two Paintings Earlie…
Why Is Black Portraiture So Popular Today? - Representation without context is not telling us enough about who we are. Black people may be present in the western art historical canon now. But are the stories of these regular people being expressed through the work? ... READ MORE
The Urgent Need To Train Writers To Effectively Explain Black Art - The Urgent Need To Train Writers To Effectively Explain Black Art By Richard Allen May III and Natasha Gural Appreciating art is an intrinsic part of human life, enabling us to understand the human condition by blistering interaction with others and the world in general. Visual art can heal, emotionally and physically. It teaches us… ... READ MORE
Johnson’s Paradox: The Lost Mind and Rediscovered Works of William Henry Johnson - Johnson, whose heart never quite strayed from home or family despite his lengthy travels and career, may have been heartbroken to learn they’d never see any gains from his life’s work. ... READ MORE
How the Hip Hop Generation Is Disrupting the Art World - Every time a Black person buys art online, on the street, in a gallery, at a flea market or art fair, they're indicating what images and stories are relevant to them. He or she needs to know that their choice doesn't need to be validated by a New York art advisor or art critic. If… ... READ MORE