Art & Design
From Oakland to Brooklyn, these Black-owned art galleries are more than just exhibition spaces. Whether spotlighting legends or amplifying rising voices, these galleries play a defining role in shaping the art world. Here are 10 spaces you should know.
JD Barnes MURJONI MERRIWEATHER Artist Murjoni Merriweather is gifted with a rare ability: the potter’s touch. With just dirt and water in her hands, she is able to form life-like images of the Black men, women, and children we see in our homes and on our street corners every day. Based in Maryland, the sculptor […]
Explore the inspiring journey of Tatianna Mack as she curates exhibitions that celebrate Black voices and storytelling through art.
JD Barnes JEWEL HAM A Black woman with tousled curls stands in her kitchen staring deeply into the great beyond. Dressed in nothing but a green satin bra, burgundy velvet boxers, and a sheer, pale pink shawl, she hovers in time — with a butcher knife in one hand, and a red onion in the […]
Hobbs uses her talent to capture the everyday moments that turn everyday Black women into everyday heroes.
A world-famous LEGO art exhibition created by artist Nathan Sawaya will be on display, starting mid-May at the Pleasant Valley Promenade in Raleigh.