14 Groundbreaking African American Artists Who Shaped History
Learn about the lives and works of 14 influential African American artists from different periods and styles. From portraits and sculptures to abstract and quilts, these creatives showcased their cultural heritage and artistic vision. See more
Joshua Johnson was a portrait painterliving and working in 18th and 19th-century Baltimore. While little is known about his background (there are conflicting reports regarding whether or not he was enslaved), over 100 portraits are attributed to the … See more
After being rejected by many art schools due to his race, Henry Ossawa Tannerenrolled in the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in 1879. This made him the Academy's … See more
Sculptor Edmonia Lewis has the distinction of being the first African American and Native American artist to rise to national and international prominence. Born free … See more
Self-taught painter Horace Pippinonce said that his time served in WWI “brought out all the art in me.” In fact, he took up art to rehabilitate his arm after being shot in battle. In the 1930s, … See more
16 Black Artists to Know - National Gallery of Art
WEBLearn about the connections between eight pairs of Black artists in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Explore their styles, subjects, and influences across centuries and media.
27 Famous Black Painters You Should Know About - Artlex
- Joshua Johnson (1763-1824) The son of a slave and white man, Joshua Johnson was freed …
- Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988) Jean-Michel Basquiat started his meteoric rise to fame as …
- Henry Ossawa Tanner (1859-1937) While Joshua Johnson was the first African American …
- Kehinde Wiley (1977- present) Kehinde Wiley rose to fame upon receiving the commission to …
- Kara Walker (1969- present) Kara Walker’s prolific life as an artist started in California, where …
Black Art & Artists in Our Collection - National Gallery …
WEBDiscover the enduring mark of Black artists on American art through more than two centuries of works in the NGA collection. Explore stories, videos, exhibitions, and resources for educators featuring 19th century to …
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28 Overlooked Black Artists to Discover This Black History Month
WEBWe hope this will serve as an introduction to, rather than a comprehensive list of, Black artists whose legacies deserve to be cemented in art history and public consciousness. …
African American Artists and Selected Works
WEBExplore 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, …
African American Art
WEBFrom 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 …
5 Groundbreaking 19th‑Century African American Artists
WEBFeb 22, 2023 · Learn about the achievements and challenges of five African American artists who made a mark in the 19th-century art world, from sculpture to painting. Edmonia Lewis, Henry Ossawa Tanner, May …
35 Top African-American Artists on the Work That …
WEBMar 19, 2020 · 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 most....
Stories of Black Artists in Our Collection - National Gallery of Art
WEBExplore the work and stories of Black American artists in the NGA collection, from sculpture and painting to photography and quilting. Learn how they responded to the past, …
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