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Forbes África Lusófona Highlights Afrikanizm’s Model for Building the African Art Economy
In an op-ed for Forbes África Lusófona, João Boavida, founder of Afrikanizm Art, lays out a bold new vision for African art....
Black Spaces of the Great Depression South at MoA+L
Crafting Sanctuaries spotlights rarely seen FSA photos of Black Southern life during the Great Depression—homes, churches, barbershops become sanctuaries.
Getty Foundation Invests $2.6M in Unearthing Black Art History
The Getty Foundation has awarded $2.6 million to expand its Black Visual Arts Archives initiative, empowering 12 U.S. institutions—libraries, museums, and universities—to catalogue, digitise, and...
“Dear Black People… A Love Letter”: Diasporic Time-travel in Atlanta
Now open at ZuCot Gallery, Dear Black People… A Love Letter is a bold and poetic journey through the Black American experience....
How Black Art Defined the Essence Festival’s Identity
How Black Art Defined the Essence Festival’s Identity Discover how Black art has shaped the Essence Festival’s visual history—turning every poster into...
Guardians of Culture: Alicia Keys & Swizz Beatz Champion African and Diasporic Art
Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz have built a world-class collection focused on African and Black diasporic artists, supporting both established and emerging...
Rooted in Africa: Ciara, Ludacris & Idris Elba Reclaim Their Heritage
Ciara, Ludacris, and Idris Elba are among a growing wave of global artists reconnecting with their African roots. Through official citizenships and...
Zara Welcomes Ghanaian Artist Otis Kwame Kye Quaicoe in Stunning Accra‑Inspired Capsule
Zara has announced a groundbreaking capsule collaboration with Ghanaian painter Otis Kwame Kye Quaicoe. Featuring 16 curated looks—from vibrant embroidered trousers to...
The Vanguard: 10 Visionary African Artists Changing the Art World
From Afrofuturistic photography to socio-political painting, contemporary African artists are redefining the global art scene. This list features ten artists whose work...