As the calls for racial justice and equality in America grow louder, the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, KY, has created a new exhibition, Truth Be Told: The Policies that … Read more
As COVID-19 continues to ravage our nation, artists are using their talents to document the times. Visual artist, Jessica Wimbley, takes on the hot topic of wearing masks in her … Read more
If you missed out on Michelle Obama’s sold-out Becoming book tour, you will have another opportunity to connect with the first lady and her husband. Their wildly popular portraits, currently … Read more
Gordon Parks is one of my creative role models. Not only was he a talented photographer whose images were fundamental in challenging racial inequality and the Jim Crow laws, but … Read more
The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery unveiled its commissioned portraits of former President Barack Obama and First Lady Mrs. Michelle Obama by artists Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald, respectively. The Obama … Read more
The Art & Soul of Creativity is a regular video series that profiles creative, interesting people around the world. Lloyd Gite has always been fascinated by Africa. This fascination led … Read more
“The weight of being an artist is heavy.” — Mario Andres Robinson. Mario Andres Robinson is a serious artist. He thinks deeply about what art means and its power to … Read more
As a child, Bradley Theodore loved art but becoming an artist seem out of reach for him. People laughed at his ideas and mocked his creations. This harsh criticism convinced him … Read more
Danny Simmons is a New York-based artist, poet, and philanthropist. He is the oldest of three boys, two of which you may know – Russell Simmons, the hip-hop impresario and … Read more
When I was a child, I was fascinated by art. After listening to my art teacher’s stories of Harlem Renaissance artists such as Henry Tanner, Jacob Lawrence, and Romare … Read more