By Yvonne Bynoe

In the 1930s, long before accomplished Black artists were being exhibited in major museums or represented by top galleries in the United States, … Read the rest

by Yvonne Bynoe

“The HBCUs have not been given the credit they are due. When nobody else was out there championing these [Black] artists, HBCUs were there, claiming them, showcasing them, putting them … Read the rest

By Shantay Robinson

Since African Americans have been creating art they could retain credit for, there has been the controversial moniker, “black art,” attached to their work. While many artists throughout time … Read the rest

Shantay Robinson 

For centuries Africa has been identified as a dark continent without civilized culture. Colonialism was enforced throughout the continent in order to civilize the people who already had their own … Read the rest

by Shantay Robinson

As a Docent at the High Museum of Art, I learned techniques for looking at art that helped to better engage museum visitors with the artworks on the tours I conducted. While … Read the rest