Beyoncé spent her day off from her Renaissance World Tour celebrating her husband Jay-Z’s latest accomplishment. The singer was spotted on Thursday in Brooklyn for an event highlighting Jay-Z’s new, The Book of Hov, art exhibition at the Brooklyn Public Library. She was joined by her daughter Blue Ivy and Hov himself for the exciting… Continue reading Beyoncé Enjoys Night Off From Renaissance Tour At Jay-Z Exhibition
Category: visual arts
Exhibition Celebrating Black Femininity to Debut in London
An upcoming new London exhibition titled Black Venus will take a capturing look into the varying aspects of Black femininity. Black Venus will debut at Somerset House in England on July 20 and is curated by Aindrea Emelife. The exhibition will feature 18 women and non-binary artists. Artists whose work will be part of the… Continue reading Exhibition Celebrating Black Femininity to Debut in London
NYC Galleries Curated by Black Women You Should Visit
New York City is known for its vibrant art scene. There are countless galleries that showcase a wide range of artistic perspectives — including some standout spaces owned or curated by Black women. To make sure you know exactly what Black Woman-owned and -curated galleries to check out while in the Big Apple, 21Ninety has rounded… Continue reading NYC Galleries Curated by Black Women You Should Visit
Photo Exhibition Celebrating Iconic Black Women in History Returns to National Portrait Gallery
A stunning photo collection highlighting iconic Black women is on display at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery. Titled, I Dream a World: Selections from Brian Lanker’s Portraits of Remarkable Black Women, the exhibition is a beautiful ode to Black women. The exhibition features 25 images from the larger 75-piece “Remarkable Black Women” photo collection photographed… Continue reading Photo Exhibition Celebrating Iconic Black Women in History Returns to National Portrait Gallery
Lost 17th-Century Portrait of Black Woman and White Woman as Equals Stays in UK
A highly talked about painting will remain in the UK following a temporary stop to prevent it from leaving the country. The painting — which was created by an unknown artist — depicts the portraits of a Black woman and a white woman. The women appear to be companions of some type — with the duo… Continue reading Lost 17th-Century Portrait of Black Woman and White Woman as Equals Stays in UK
Statue of Black Woman Becomes Must-See Attraction at Rotterdam Train Station
Just weeks after its debut, a stunning statue of a Black woman has become a must-see piece of art in the Netherlands city of Rotterdam. Titled, Moments Contained, the bronze statue was created by British artist Thomas J Price and is located at the Rotterdam Centraal Station — which is one of the largest train stations… Continue reading Statue of Black Woman Becomes Must-See Attraction at Rotterdam Train Station
Meg Onli Appointed Curator-at-Large at the Whitney Museum
The Whitney Museum of American Art has named Meg Onli as its Curator-at-Large. Onli is currently co-curating the 2024 Whitney Biennial with Chrissie Iles and previously served as co-director and curator of the Underground Museum in Los Angeles. She also served as curator at the ICA Philadelphia. The appointment to Curator-at-Large comes as the role enters its 15th… Continue reading Meg Onli Appointed Curator-at-Large at the Whitney Museum
Art Exhibit Celebrates Black Women’s Right to Rest
An art exhibition in San Francisco is celebrating the beauty of Black Women at rest. Titled Resting Our Eyes, the exhibition is located at San Francisco’s Institute of Contemporary Art. It is curated by Tahirah Rasheed and Autumn Breon and will be open through June 25. The exhibition’s theme is focused on the power of… Continue reading Art Exhibit Celebrates Black Women’s Right to Rest
Exhibition Highlights All Black Women Photographers and Their World View
The vantage point of Black women photographers is on full display at a new art exhibition in Charlotte, North Carolina. Titled Black Gaze: Through a Woman’s Eyes, the exhibition features the work of seven Black women photographers. It is being displayed at The Light Factory in Charlotte and is the second installment of the Black… Continue reading Exhibition Highlights All Black Women Photographers and Their World View
Niki Dionne Explores Black Women and Their Stories in Exhibition
Niki Dionne is telling the stories of Black women through felt fabric in her most recent exhibition. It’s being held at the South Dallas Cultural Center in Texas. The free exhibition, titled Actual Footage of Me, features images of Black women crafted through Dionne’s signature felting technique. Speaking to KERA News, Dionne revealed that the… Continue reading Niki Dionne Explores Black Women and Their Stories in Exhibition