African-American Art

Feb 10

Beyoncé’s Next Project Will Draw From Her Mom’s World-Class Art Collection

Her mom dropped a hint about the new project in a recent interview, and it tracks with Beyoncé's love of artists like Pipilotti Rist, Kerry James Marshall and Kara Walker.

By Helen Holmes

Apr 29

Beyoncé Sends a Message to Men by Excluding Them From ‘Lemonade’

“The challenges black males face in society and its impact on black women, black families and the black community can’t be overstated."

By Amanda Wicks

Jan 11

Meet the Harlem Renaissance Artist Who Captured the Era of ‘Le Jazz Hot’

It is in the last three galleries of the exhibition that the joy breaks out, seemingly unconfined.

By Piri Halasz

Dec 22

Market for African American Art Soars at Swann Galleries

By Alanna Martinez

May 22

Poet Maya Angelou’s Art Collection Heads to Auction

By Aisling Brennan

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