Black women's artwork that everyone should have eyes on

These artists create their most culturally significant modern artworks through portraiture, sculpture, photography, collage and large-scale installations.

Aiken exhibit celebrates Black women through history

In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Center for African American History, Art & Culture presents “Phenomenal Women of ...
Forbes

‘Iconic Black Women’ On View At Northwest African American Museum In Seattle

The artist is a man, but the idea came from a woman. Hiawatha D. met his wife, Veronica Very, when she hired him to design the brand logo for Wonder of Women International, the nonprofit organization ...
The New York Times

Koyo Kouoh Is Named 1st African Woman to Curate Venice Biennale

Kouoh, who was born in Cameroon and currently leads one of Africa’s most important art museums, will organize the 61st edition, in 2026. By Alex Marshall Koyo Kouoh, one of Africa’s pre-eminent ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Meet the First Black Woman to Represent the U.S. at the Art World’s Biggest Fair

Simone Leigh, an American sculptor, will represent the United States at the 59th Venice Biennale in 2022. Courtesy of Hauser & Wirth Come April 2022, sculptor Simone Leigh will represent the United ...
BKReader

Celebrate Female Artists at The Black Girl Art Show in Brooklyn

Showcasing diverse art forms including painting, photography, and digital art, the event at the Brooklyn Navy Yard on March ...
Artnet

Contemporary Art From Africa Is Seizing Global Attention. Here’s Your Guide to Six Emergent Art Markets Making It Happen

A version of this story originally appeared in the fall 2019 artnet Intelligence Report. Ask a question about the African art market, and many experts will be quick to tell you that there is no such ...