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bakedbeansontoast · 13 days

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Faith Ringgold. The Sunflower Quilting Bee at Arles. Acrylic on canvas with pieced fabric border. 1991.

Faith Ringgold passed away this week at the age of 93.

The multimedia artist was known for her explorations of African American identity, issues of race, gender and community. Her story quilts often injected political commentary into storytelling imagery, reflecting on African American history, with a wry sense of humor.

A truly influential presence, she worked in soft sculpture, masks, painting, and textiles, among other media. Sensitive to many art histories, she created new narratives that never shied away from critiquing the gendered, racial biases of the traditional canon.

#art #faithringgold #femaleartists #artistsontumblr #dancingatthemet #africanamericanartists #blm #artist #americanart #textileart #contemporaryart #20thcentury #media #sunflowers #arles #vangogh

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culturaldc · 1 year

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Celebrating Black History Month by highlighting two incredible visual artists. You may have seen Chris Pyrate’s artwork around Washington, DC. He is also called the “fake florist.” He is a prolific muralist who has partnered with companies like Nike, UNIQLO and Adidas. Another favorite of ours is Edmonia Lewis, a formative sculptor from New York who challenged the art world. Sign up for our newsletter for more info about today’s Black History highlights. If you’d like to nominate an artist, feel free to DM us. @chrispyrate Photo credit: 1- David Andrews @dandrewsphoto 2- Elvert Barnes @elvertxbarnes #BlackArtistsMatter #BlackHistoryMonth #CelebrateBlackArt #SupportBlackArtists #DiversityInArts #ArtistsOfColor #EmpoweringBlackArtists #BlackArtHeritage #HonoringBlackArtists #BlackArtistryMatters #AfricanAmericanArtists #BlackArtInMotion #BlackCultureInArt #BlackExcellenceInArt #BlackVoicesInArt #BuildingBlackArtCommunities #ShineALightOnBlackArt #ThePowerOfBlackArt #BlackArtInspiration #BlackArtLegacy #dmvartist #dmvartists #dcartist (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoLF4lLuuq_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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embassy730 · 1 year

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Much to my surprise, today I learned that I can now say that my photos have been published in a book! Congratulations to the always amazing @richardwatson.biz for having his work featuring in “Shifting Time: African American Artists 2020-2021”. The book explores how contemporary Black artists responded to the emotional and cultural challenges presented by the Covid-19 pandemic, social justice movements, and political upheaval during this critical period of turmoil and uncertainty. The authors of the book are Klare Scarborough and @verbena2160. Find out more online and make sure to order the book! #shiftingtime #richardwatson #africanamericanartists (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnXwEToPCM2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#shiftingtime #richardwatson #africanamericanartists

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shanellpho · 8 months

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BILD EXPO 2023

Photography by Shanell.Pho

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cinnabunnnart · 1 year

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Sorry i havent posted in three days my sleeping schedule is messed up rn 😓 but i wanted to do some jinx fanart since i relate to her so much! Ive been wanting to draw her for a long time and i did but never finished it x3 i did this one quickly lol

#jinx #jinxfanart #arcanefanart #arcane #cuteart #fanart #blackartist #africanamericanartist #blackartistspace #blackartists #commissionsopen #commsopen #commissionswelcome #commissionsareopen

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potterycandlebar · 2 years

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HAPPY JUNETEENTH! If you weren't aware juneteenth is a holiday commemorating the freeing of enslaved african americans in the states. 🛖🇺🇸 #potterycandlebar #juneteenth #juneteenthcelebration #juneteenth2022 #juneteenthsale #happyjuneteenth #juneteenthfestival #usa #unitedstates #unitedstatesofamerica #texas #texascity #african #enslaved #americanafrican #africanamerican #africanamericans #africanamericanart #africanamericanhistory #africanamericanartist #africanamericanculture #america #american #illustration #illustrationartists #illustragram #illustrationart #illustrationoftheday #instapic #photoofday (at Pottery, The Candle Bar) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce_kqCdhFaa/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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endeartdesigns · 1 year

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#art #artwork #artist #graphicdesign #illustrationartist #illustrator #digitalart #africanamericanartist #african #asian #Ninja

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aweddle83 · 1 year

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I’m so proud to be in this exhibit along with so many other wonderful artists! Barbara Felix @proximityartmedia you did an excellent job curating this! Thank you to the city of San Antonio. Please come out Jan 19th, from 6-9 pm. #exhibition #blackart #blackartists #sanantonioartists #sanantonio #sanantonioart #africanamericanart #africanamericanartist #disabledartist #autisticartist #artexhibition #art #artist #artistsoninstagram #artwork #sanantoniotexas #opentothepublic #public #blackhistory #womenartists #lgbtqartist https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm_2ImlO1Ot/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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creativity-on-fire · 2 years

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Kathryn’s Hacks | Self Portrait “Mesmerized By Eyes” #kathrynshacks #selfportraiture #mesmerizedbyeyes #CreativityOnFire #blackfemalecreative #selfart #brownskingirl #africanamericanartist (at Vista, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cfjwr-hJkMh/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#kathrynshacks #selfportraiture #mesmerizedbyeyes #creativityonfire #blackfemalecreative #selfart #brownskingirl #africanamericanartist

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kittywyldchyld · 5 months

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Loïs Mailou Jones painting in her Paris studio in 1937 or 1938, with kitten supervising from her shoulder #catlady #LoisMailouJones #AfricanAmericanArtists #vintagephoto #kittens #catlove

#catlady #catmemes

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andraegreenstudios · 3 years

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I've been meaning to post this for a while now. I am so honored to have had been in the presence of these great men. @moyokediji and @donmroman you have left an indelible mark on me and I am eternally grateful to have meet and spent time with you both. Blessings and peace. www.andraegreen.com #paintingislife🎨 #dowhatyoulove #5amgrind #expressyourself #blessed #jamaicanart #morelife #love #massart #painting #artcollectors #andraegreenstudios #contemporarypainting #contemporaryart #artmarket #artworld #africanamericanartists #Perrotin #ArtBasel #FriezeArtFair #Christis #Sothebys #LehmannMaupin #Artnet #Artsy #ArtForum #ArtNewspaper #mtartagency #kantorcollection #kantorgallery (at Steffen Thomas Museum of Art) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSr2zEwl8rH/?utm_medium=tumblr

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humanitiesideas · 3 years

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The Little Boy and the Old Man by Shel Silverstein (1930-1999) Said the little boy, “Sometimes I drop my spoon.” Said the little old man, “I do that too.” The little boy whispered, “I wet my pants.” “I do that too,” laughed the little old man. Said the little boy, “I often cry.” The old man nodded, “So do I.” “But worst of all,” said the boy, “it seems Grown-ups don’t pay attention to me.” And he felt the warmth of a wrinkled old hand. “I know what you mean,” said the little old man.

art by Artist Curtis James

#seniors #seniorcitizen #elders #elderly #outofthemouthofbabes #africanamericanartists #art #quotes #quote #poem #poems #poetry #YouAre💡Watt💡Matters #YouAreWattMatters

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archivesofamericanart · 4 years

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Maren Hassinger is an African American artist in New York known for sculpture, performance, and public art in which she uses natural and industrial materials. In 1973 she completed a Master of Fine Arts in fiber structure at UCLA. During her time in Los Angeles, Hassinger began to collaborate with Senga Nengudi — a collaborative relationship that has continued throughout their careers.

Maren Hassinger papers, 1955-2018. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

#BlackHistoryMonth #AfricanAmericanArtists #FemaleArtists #MarenHassinger #SengaNegudi #archivesAmericanArt #archives #ArtArchives #sculpture #PerformanceArt #PublicArt #VisualArt

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billhodgesgallery · 4 years

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Roy DeCarava (1919 - 2009) Untitled (Man with Portfolio), 1950s Gelatin Silver Print 14 x 11 in. ~ We are proud to exhibit this elegant photograph by Roy DeCarava in our current show “Selections from the Hamptons Virtual Art Fair 2020”. “Untitled (Man with Portfolio)”, ca. 1950s was taken only about a decade after DeCarava began photographing. This work is a perfect example of the refined simplicity of DeCarava’s style. Oblivious of his observer, as most of DeCarava’s characters are, an older man leans against a pole with a National Alliance of Businessmen portfolio that declares “hire, train, retain”. His sharp attire, completed with a feathered top hat, inclines us to believe that this man is in search of a job or is a manager that benefits from the government program – a testament to the Black job market in New York in the 1950’s. He is balanced on his right arm that is hidden behind his back and his fingers clasp a sheet of paper. This moment of isolated self-reflection, something so discreet, fleeting and rare in New York City, is so delicately and surreptitiously captured by DeCarava. ~ #billhodgesgallery #gallery #nycgallery #artgallery #africanamericanartist #supportminorityartists #supportthearts #artworld #billhodges #billhodgesgallery #africanamerican #africanamericanart #blackartist #blackartists #africanamericanartists #blackexcellence #americanmaster #masterartist #roydecarava #decarava #manwithportfolio #gelatinsilverprint https://www.instagram.com/p/CGDRNyjlZ9C/?igshid=18iclx85uzs9k

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coneymcintosh · 14 years

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Early work by Coney McIntosh. A portrait of her mother. Oil on Canvas 1956

#visual archive #Africanamericanartists

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titeaart · 3 years

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Skateboard 🛹 (tags) . . . . . . . . . . #orange #orangeaesthetic #orangeaesthetic #aesthetic #ａｅｓｔｈｅｔｉｃ #aesthetics #aestheticart #bipocartists #blackart #blackartist #blackartists #africanamericanart #africanamericanartist #africanamericanartists #art #artist #digitalart #digitalillustration #digitaldrawing #digitalartist #digitalpainting #digital #illustration #illustrationartists #illustrator #illustratorsoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #artofinstagram #skateboard #skateboards #skateboardart https://www.instagram.com/p/CMKqAQIMm64/?igshid=1tdek8dbrvy3f

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