Category: Black Art
  • Layo Bright: Let America Be America Again

    I keep returning to the surfaces and details of this self-portrait by Layo Bright, and its title, drawn from Langston Hughes—my favorite poet—Let America Be America Again (1935). A 90-years-old poem, and still just as relevant today. Using the language of flowers and colors (inspired by the American flag), Nigerian-born artist Layo Bright explores themes…

  • Africa Basel 2025: A Vital New Platform for Contemporary African Art in Basel

    Launched in mid-June alongside Art Basel, one of the world’s top contemporary art fairs, Africa Basel set out to spotlight artists from Africa and its global diaspora in the heart of the Swiss city. This initiative addresses the ongoing underrepresentation of African art in major international fairs by offering a space that balances established and…

  • CHRISTIANITY AND ART IN THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE

    The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural and intellectual explosion of African American expression during the early 20th century that marked a transformative era in art, literature, and music. Central to this movement was the enduring influence of Christianity, a faith deeply interwoven with the African American experience. This short piece will explore how Christian religion…