Arts and Culture Artwork of 1960s Black Artist-Activist Marzette Watts To Be Auctioned October 9 In Beacon, NYBLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsSeptember 12, 2023September 12, 2023 by BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsSeptember 12, 2023September 12, 20233183 Having been an art major, Marzette Watts continued his studies in the department where famed Amistad muralist Hale Woodruff was teaching.... Read more
Arts and Culture Lifestyle Women Fine Artist Phyllis Stephens And The Art of Dancing In ColorIda HarrisAugust 19, 2023August 21, 2023 by Ida HarrisAugust 19, 2023August 21, 20234327 The Movement of Material centers the cultural and intimate exchange of Black joy and love through dance... Read more
Arts and Culture Entertainment Martell® Cognac and Janelle Monáe Spotlight Harlem Renaissance Art Icon Loïs Mailou JonesBLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsMarch 16, 2023March 16, 2023 by BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsMarch 16, 2023March 16, 2023944 The latest chapter of "Soar Beyond the Expected" brings modern day artists Emonee Larussa, Blue the Great and Sophia Victor together.... Read more
Business Meijer Brings Midwest Artists’ Works to Life in New Black History Month Collection Benefiting Urban LeaguesBLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsFebruary 3, 2023February 3, 2023 by BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsFebruary 3, 2023February 3, 2023448 This month customers can find art by Black Indianapolis and Lansing-area artists featured on products in every Meijer supercenter... Read more
Black History Month Fashion & Beauty Urban Outfitters Celebrates Black Influence, History and Culture With Exclusive Collections and Initiatives in Honor of Black History MonthBLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsFebruary 3, 2023February 3, 2023 by BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsFebruary 3, 2023February 3, 20232158 Urban Outfitters is honoring BHM in the best way!... Read more
Arts and Culture Lifestyle The Best of Black Art and Activations During Art Basel MiamiSelena HillDecember 20, 2022January 31, 2023 by Selena HillDecember 20, 2022January 31, 20232708 Here's a roundup of the events and brand activations that highlighted Black art, artists, and creatives during the 2022 Art Basel and Miami Art Week.... Read more
Arts and Culture History Lifestyle Ernie Barnes’ Iconic ‘Sugar Shack’ Painting Sells For Whopping $15.3M At New York AuctionWendy MedinaMay 14, 2022 by Wendy MedinaMay 14, 202230191 The famous 1976 painting by ex-NFL player Ernie Barnes was sold in a New York auction on Thursday for a massive $15.3 million... Read more
Arts and Culture News A Look at 6 Black Works of Art That Immortalize George Floyd on The One-Year Anniversary of His DeathIda HarrisMay 25, 2021May 25, 2021 by Ida HarrisMay 25, 2021May 25, 20214353 Black art community is undefeated AF... Read more
Arts and Culture Education Morehouse College Gifted With $1 Million Art Collection Highlighting Black and LGBTQ ArtistsDana GivensDecember 10, 2020December 11, 2020 by Dana GivensDecember 10, 2020December 11, 20203691 Morehouse recently received a $1 million gift in the form of a priceless art collection from Geroge Wells, founder, and chairman of the Wells Group... Read more
Lifestyle Kiana Calder is Creating Opportunities for Black Artists to Showcase and Sell Their WorkSelena HillMarch 21, 2020March 22, 2020 by Selena HillMarch 21, 2020March 22, 20204828 The Unapologetic Art Expo in New York City was held to celebrate and honor the legacy of black art and give emerging black artists a... Read more