New Orleans artist Ti-Rock Moore has come under fire for her Chicago art exhibit that depicts a mannequin as Mike Brown’s lifeless body. According to the Huffington…

Artistic expression came alive in the halls of a New York high school this month with the help of the legendary 5Pointz artists and Syreeta…

Following the wave of women who came forward with sexual allegations against Bill Cosby, his own creations are being utilized to call out the comedian, thanks to street artist…

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Cameras followed Kehinde Wiley, a New York-based portrait painter, as he decided to explore the inner and outer beauty of Black women for his latest project. Kehinde is known for his creating portraits of young Black men, showcasing them in a way that mainstream society rarely does: strong, noble, soulful and heroic. He sets them against […]

It’s hard to believe Basquiat is gone. It’s even harder to believe he’s been gone for 25 years. August 12th marks the anniversary of the young artist’s untimely death and his introduction to the haunting “27 club,” which includes Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain and Amy Winehouse. Basquiat, who frolicked around New York City’s art scene with Andy Warhol and […]

Pioneering Hip-Hop personality Fab 5 Freddy is currently a featured artist in MOCA’s “Art in The Streets.” A long-time graffiti artist, the founding host of “Yo! MTV Raps” has his first solo exhibit on display at Gallery 151 in Manhattan’s Lower Eastside. The pieces are a fusion of graffiti and Warhol-influenced painting that embody Fab […]

Welcome to The World of Black Art, where the focus is on the beauty and diversity of black art. The group has been in existence for almost 3 years now and showcases people’s talent. Check out the group, join and peep the artistic values of fellow members. You can join the group here. BlackPlanet member, […]