16 Black Artists to Know - National Gallery of Art
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.
15 of the Most Famous Black Artists in History – Artchive
2024年11月13日 · Black artists have long used their craft to challenge societal norms, telling stories that mainstream art history often neglected. These creators didn’t just contribute to the art world. They reshaped it, adding depth, complexity, and a distinct cultural narrative that honors African American culture.
Top 12 Famous Black Artists Who Achieved Greatness
2023年6月22日 · Black art is versatile and multi-faceted. Today we are celebrating 12 exceptional Black artists that everyone needs to know. For many years, Black artists were shunned away by the general art historical narrative, but that did not stop them from creating exceptional works of …
27 Famous Black Painters You Should Know About - Artlex
Famous black painters dot the landscape of art history, artists who drew on the experiences of the African American community to create fine art that often made statements about cultural identity and black culture specifically.
Black Art & Artists in Our Collection - National Gallery of Art
Witness the enduring mark Black artists have made on American art through more than two centuries of Black art in our collection — from 19th century painters Joshua Johnson and Robert Seldon Duncanson to modern and contemporary artists Faith Ringgold, Alma Thomas, Romare Bearden, Kara Walker, and more.
28 Overlooked Black Artists to Discover This Black History Month
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. This list is meant to shine a light on artists who have prominence within institutions, but are often excluded from mainstream conversations meant to amplify overlooked ...
African American Art
SAAM is home to one of the most significant collections of works by African American artists in the world. These artworks span three centuries of creative expression in various media, including painting, sculpture, textiles, and photography, and represent numerous artistic styles, from realism to neoclassicism, abstract expressionism, modernism ...
14 Groundbreaking African American Artists Who Shaped History
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.
African American Artists and Selected Works
Explore a selection of self-portraits and other works by Black artists in the Smithsonian's collections. Visual Art and the American Experience, at the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture, illustrates the critical role American artists of African descent have played in shaping the history of American art.
Stories of Black Artists in Our Collection - National Gallery of Art
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 artists who preceded and inspired them.