Emerging Artists: Rising Stars and the Fight for Recognition
As museums, collectors, and institutions continue to embrace diversity, the future of Black art looks promising. The art world has long been a space where Black artists have struggled for…
Portland Art Museum to Create Black Art and Experiences Gallery Thanks to Multi-Year Grant
PAM Named as an Inaugural Community Partner of 1803 Fund as Part of Initiative to Strengthen Black Portland Portland Art Museum (PAM) today announced that it will create a dedicated…
Father and Son Use Art to Depict the Black American Experience
Father and son’s art depicts Black people in a way that encapsulates the history and beauty Philadelphia’s NBC10 celebrates the power and evolution of storytelling with a campaign that recognizes…
“Black Art WKND” Returns to Austin Ahead of Juneteenth Celebration
This year’s theme “All Kinds of Black” is meant to highlight the people, places and practices of Black culture through various art forms and music. Author: Dominique Newland AUSTIN, Texas…
New Owner of Ernie Barnes’ Masterpiece ‘The Sugar Shack’ Speaks Candidly About Black Art Being Undervalued: ‘I Would Have Paid A Lot More’
“I would have paid a lot more. For certain segments of America, it’s more famous than the ‘Mona Lisa.’ ” “The secret’s out,” said Bill Perkins, the Houston-based entrepreneur and…
‘Sugar Shack,’ an iconic painting featured on a Marvin Gaye album cover and Goodtimes, sells for $15.3 million
Ernie Barnes ‘Sugar Shack’ Painting Featured In ‘Good Times’ Sitcom Sells For Huge $15.3 Million Ernie Barnes’ 1976 painting The Sugar Shack, familiar to millions of TV viewers for its…