William H. Johnson in 10 Artworks—From Post-Impressionism to Folk Art
William H. Johnson’s paintings show a breadth of styles ranging from realism to Post-Impressionism, and later a folk art aesthetic that would...
Theodore Carter 12 February 2026
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Jacob Lawrence and the Great Migration
As a child of the Great Migration, Jacob Lawrence was well placed to undertake such a mammoth task in detailing the journey from the rural South that...
Wendy Gray 12 February 2026
The Bright Age of African-American Art: Harlem Renaissance in the US
In the first quarter of the 20th century, the Harlem region of New York City witnessed an unprecedented surge in artistic production. Known as the...
Merve Parla 12 February 2026
Augusta Savage: The Woman Who Defined 20th-Century Sculpture
Augusta Savage was a sculptress whose name is often missing from the list of illustrious Harlem Renaissance artists. Throughout her life, she merged...
Anastasia Tsaleza 12 February 2026
Betsy Graves Reyneau: Portraitist and Social Justice Warrior
When first unveiled at the Smithsonian in 1944, Betsy Graves Reyneau’s 38 portraits of prominent African Americans were potent weapons in the...
Theodore Carter 9 February 2026
Masterpiece Series: Kitchen Table Series by Carrie Mae Weems
Artist Carrie Mae Weems was born in Portland, Oregon, USA. Now in her seventies, she is still actively working, and is considered one of America’s...
Candy Bedworth 1 February 2026
Masterpiece Story: Judgement Day by Aaron Douglas
Judgment Day by Aaron Douglas is a masterpiece of Black history. It encapsulates the dynamic culture of the Harlem Renaissance through its striking...
James W Singer 1 February 2026
10 Famous Artists You Wouldn’t Think Were Self-Taught
Think art school is the only path to greatness? Think again. These 10 artists defied convention through persistence, originality, and vision, without...
Wen Gu 22 January 2026
Tar Beach: Faith Ringgold’s Journey from Story Quilts to Picture Books
With the publication of Tar Beach in 1991, Faith Ringgold launched her career as a picture book author and illustrator. Her interest in picture books...
Guest Author 17 December 2025
The Rediscovered Portrait of an African Prince by Gustav Klimt
Masterpiece discoveries are rare, so when one happens, it reaches the headlines. This is the case for a portrait of Prince William Nii Nortey Dowuona...
Jimena Escoto 17 December 2025
Emma Amos: The Story of Postmodernist African-American Artist
Emma Amos (1937–2020) was a postmodernist artist whose thought-provoking works have left an indelible mark on the art world. Amos emerged as a...
Arianna Richetti 17 November 2025
Marian Anderson: Singer, Civil Rights Icon, and Muse for Washington, DC Art
In the midst of the Jim Crow era, Marian Anderson’s undeniable voice rocketed her to stardom and made her the subject of several enduring works of...
Theodore Carter 20 October 2025
