Black Art

The erasure and restoration of "Bélizaire" inspired us to put together a list of 10 other historic Black artworks you should know about.

The Getty Research Institute has acquired the archive of renowned artist Richard Hunt.

According to a federal search warrant, officials have been questioning the authenticity of the Basquiat paintings since their discovery in 2012.

This Juneteenth weekend, a collective of Philadelphians is leading efforts to preserve the historic home of revered Black artist Henry Ossawa Tanner.

The D.C.-based "Framing Fatherhood" is a visual ode to Black fathers.

Renowned Black artist Synthia Saint James—who created the U.S. Postal Service’s first Kwanzaa stamp—has released an art book.

Edmonia Lewis, the first Black sculptor, will be honored by the U.S. Postal Service with a forever stamp.

Years in the making, the newly unveiled sculpture brings to life the legacy of the famed journalist and activist for generations to come.

Talladega College opened a new museum that will house Amistad paintings worth $50 million.

Howard University was gifted with a collection of Black art that is worth $2.5 million.

Portraits of the Obamas were instrumental in helping the Smithsonian Museum break a visitor record.

The Getty Institute launched a new program that is centered on research surrounding African American artists and their work.