The Dallas Museum of Art is showcasing an exhibition titled When You See Me: Visibility in Contemporary Art/History, which explores the intricate dynamics of visibility. This exhibition aims to expand and challenge official histories and their visual narratives, offering deeper representations of those who have been historically marginalized or erased.
Simphiwe Mbunyuza grew up in Butterworth, a small village in South Africa where he discovered his passion for the clay medium while molding clay from the riverbanks into shapes of the farm animals. These formative years have led to the ceramic artist’s solo exhibition at David Kordansky Gallery in Los
Langston Hughes (1901–1967), a key figure of the Harlem Renaissance, forged lasting friendships with artists across different generations and disciplines. He connected creative professionals, championed their work, and helped build a vibrant network of Black creatives and intellectuals who both shaped and responded to the events of their era. His
In Charlotte, the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture is currently featuring an exciting exhibition titled “A Superlative Palette: Contemporary Black Women Artists,” which showcases the diverse works of 12 renowned artists, including Mickalene Thomas and Amy Sherald. Despite differences in mediums and styles, the exhibition emphasizes
In recent years, AI’s rise has been exponential. Capturing the attention of creatives, the implications on what the future of AI will mean in the spheres of art, music, film, and journalism have been disconcerting. However, depending on how the tool is used, Artificial Intelligence could also serve as a
Solange has announced details about her upcoming immersive art exhibition titled “In Service to Whom.” This multifaceted showcase combines sound, design, visual art, and cultural archives in a captivating four-act performance, providing an exploration of Solange’s groundbreaking artistry across various mediums. Guided by Solange, a 10-piece ensemble takes center stage,
Chase Hall, an artist based in New York, uses the unpredictable medium of coffee to craft his masterful paintings featuring Black men occupied in a range of activities. In contrast to conventional paint, Hall describes coffee as having a mind of its own, explaining the artistic process as intensely physical
During the pandemic, opera singer Peter Brathwaite could no longer perform, so he chose to channel his creativity through the medium of photography by joining Getty’s Museum Challenge. The playful challenge, which thousands participated in, was to recreate your favorite art by using objects found around the house. Brathwaite took
Deadline reports that a new Jean-Michel Basquiat feature documentary is in the works, titled “King Pleasure.” It will center around the life and art of the renowned artist. The film is a collaborative effort by Boardwalk Pictures and Quinn Wilson, the former creative director for Lizzo. Basquiat’s estate has fully
