by Yvonne Bynoe

“Up until the sixties, the gallery system would have X number of artists, established artists—like, ten. Those artists very often decided who the one

by Yvonne Bynoe

It can be overwhelming to know where to begin when you want to learn more about African-American art, so here is a list of 10 must see documentaries that you … Read the rest

by Yvonne Bynoe

Art allows us to expand our vision of who we are and, for Black Americans, also who we have been.

In September 2019, Kehinde Wiley’s first work of public art, Rumors … Read the rest

by Yvonne Bynoe

“Beyonce and Jay-Z” (2020) by Chuck Styles. Painting image reproduced with permission. Copyright 2020. All rights reserved.

We must begin to tell our young/There’s a world waiting … 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

The Rich and Strange Plight of African American Representation within Major Museums

by D. Amari Jackson

“Full fathom five thy father lies.

  Of his bones are coral made.

  Those are pearls that were his eyes… Read the rest

Alfred Conteh, A, from Two Fronts Series. Image courtesy of September Gray Fine Arts Gallery.

In a masterful dialogue, clever banter, colorful tones, and audible calls and responses take place. The … Read the rest

By Shantay Robinson

According to Americans for the Arts, “Public art is often site-specific, meaning it is created in response to the place and community in which it resides.” In a document describing why … Read the rest

Independent curator, Faron Manuel and Jamaal Barber of Studio Noize Podcast interview Frank Mitchell, curator of the exhibition Afrocosmologies: American Reflections at Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art for this episode of BAIA Talks.

Afrocosmologies: American Reflections
October 19, 2019 … Read the rest

Lighter, Vitus Shell

Vitus Shell has seen a lot of worlds. Monroe, Louisiana where he grew up, Memphis, Tennessee where he was educated, and life overall. He loves drawing on … Read the rest