16 Black Artists to Know - National Gallery of Art
网页Are you a fan of Glenn Ligon, Alma Thomas, or Gordon Parks? We’ve paired eight Black artists you might know with eight others to discover.
14 Groundbreaking African American Artists Who Shaped History
网页For centuries, African American artists have helped shape the visual culture of the United States. Often channeling their familial backgrounds and personal experiences in their work, these creative figures have influenced and inspired much of American art's evolution.
Top 12 Famous Black Artists Who Achieved Greatness
网页2023年6月22日 · Black art is not necessarily political, but, just like any art, it is still deeply rooted in the identity of its creator. Below is by no means a definitive list of 12 outstanding Black artists everyone needs to know. 12. Norman Lewis: the Great Black Artist of …
Black Art & Artists in Our Collection - National Gallery of Art
网页African American artists working in the 1980s and 1990s often focused on black identity as culturally and socially constructed. Artists including Glenn Ligon moved from using the black figure to employing text as a way to explore perceptions and understandings of race.
28 Overlooked Black Artists to Discover This Black History Month
网页2023年2月1日 · In honor of Black History Month, Artsy is featuring the work of 28 Black artists who are not as widely known or celebrated as some of their historical or contemporary peers.
African American Art
网页From a rare group of photographs by early African American studios to an important group of works by self-taught artist Bill Traylor to William H. Johnson’s vibrant portrayals of faith and family, to Mickalene Thomas’s contemporary exploration of black female identity, the museum’s holdings reflect its long-standing commitment to Black ...
These Black Artists Are Defining Contemporary Art Today
网页2022年4月25日 · From Amy Sherald to Mickalene Thomas, these Black artists are redefining the Black body, identity, and sexuality in contemporary art today.
Stories of Black Artists in Our Collection - National Gallery of Art
网页To celebrate Black History Month, we’re bringing stories of Black American artists to the forefront. Collectively, their work in our collection explores universal themes of beauty, kinship, and the time-honored tradition of responding to the …
35 Top African-American Artists on the Work That Inspires Them
网页2020年3月19日 · Kerry Washington on Beyoncé, Ta-Nehisi Coates on Kendrick Lamar, Oprah Winfrey on Toni Morrison, Issa Rae on ‘Scandal,’ and 31 other prominent black artists on the work that inspires them...
15 Contemporary Black Artists Everyone Should Know About
网页Contemporary Black artists are reclaiming their rightful place in the art world, offering profound and inspiring explorations into the themes of identity, heritage and representation.