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Najee Dorsey lead tour of exhibit From Beale to Bourbon Street: Deep down in the Mississippi Delta with guest Halima Taha. The exhibition is currently on view at Black Art In America Gallery.

Floyd Coleman (1939–2018) holds a pivotal place in the development of African American modernism and the broader canon of American abstraction. As an artist, scholar, and educator, his contributions transcend formal aesthetics to engage with the intellectual and cultural movements shaping Black visual culture throughout the 20th and early 21st centuries.

In sum, Mascara and Lipstick offers both a poignant visual statement and a foundational narrative in the story of 20th-century African American art. Its inclusion in the museum’s collection would underscore a commitment to collecting beyond canonical narratives, toward a fuller and more inclusive vision of American art history. visit https://www.blackartinamerica.com/blogs/news/curatorial-rational...

Few artists are shaping the cultural and market landscape like Najee Dorsey. In this insightful audio conversation, hear how Dorsey’s work—and his founding of Black Art In America—is redefining how Black art is archived, valued, and collected. For institutions and collectors seeking to lead with purpose and relevance—this conversation is a call to engage, support, and collect with intention.

Reflecting on Michael Ellison’s artistic legacy by Traci Mims

Over the weekend the BAIA Foundation hosted a lecture by Dean Mitchell, on “Navigating the Art World”. For the talk, Dean Mitchell highlighted the nature of building success against the odds—chronicling his journey from humble beginnings to international recognition. As a participating artist in the invitational “Landscapes for Richard Mayhew,” Mitchell illuminated how resilience, determination, a...

Najee & Jamaal Art Basel Week 2023 by BAIA Talks

Kevin Johnson came by the Black Art in America Gallery to open the Kindred exhibition and sat with your boy JBarber on the Noize! Kevin spent 20 years in the military and now embraces life as an artist. We talk about being an artist in the military and how he began this new phase of his life. Kevin tells us about the symbols in his work (hoodies, flowers, etc.), how he's incorporating technology i...

In this BAIA Exclusive episode of Studio Noize, your boy JBarber discusses the attack on Black thought that's happening in Florida and around the country. This trend is not surprising, but still scary to imagine where it will lead. How long will it be before they also ban Black art and imagery? What should artists do to respond and fight back? Listen, subscribe, and share!\

Explore Elizabeth Catlett's influence with curator Humberto Moro. SCAD Group exhibition 'ELIZABETH CATLETT: POINTS OF CONTACT' SEPT. 23, 2021 - JAN. 30, 2022 Presented in the SCAD Museum of Art’s Evans Center for African American Studies, Elizabeth Catlett: Points of Contact is a long overdue exploration of the artist’s profound influence on artistic practice today. The group exhibition brings to...

Butter Art Fair held its Inaugural Black Art Fair Labor Day Weekend 2021. Hear thoughts from a local artists regarding what this means. Visit Black Art In America Instagram and Facebook pages for images from the fair.

In this BAIA Talk exclusive, artist and photographer Todd Gray discusses his most recent exhibit, Matrix 186 (March 4 - July 18, 2021) and what inspires his work, with Faron Manuel, Independent Curator, and Tracy Ann Simmons, Miami Culture Maven. Detailing his radical take on photography and assemblage, and countering mental colonialism through his art, Gray sheds light on his journey and what his...

'Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design' Award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter is an expert storyteller who harnesses the power of visual communication to share vital narratives exploring culture, race, and politics. Creating costumes for generation- defining films like Black Panther, Selma, and Do the Right Thing, she brings vibrancy, nuance, color, and texture to each of her cult...

This marks the 12th year that SCAD celebrates deFINE ART and the first time all the programming will be virtual. This allows for audiences around the world to tune-in to the three days of arts programming which will include a virtual opening reception, gallery talks, artist conversations, studio visits, and more. There is truly something for all art lovers to enjoy and all the virtual programming...

BAIA BITS: James Lesesne Wells Little Moments Where Knowledge Meets Art BAIA BITS are produced in part by the generous support of our Patreon members with a special shout out to Zadig & Voltaire.  Visit blackartinamerica.com for more

BAIA BITS: John Woodrow Wilson Little Moments Where Knowledge Meets Art BAIA BITS are produced in part by the generous support of our Patreon members with a special shout out to Zadig & Voltaire. Visit www.blackartinamerica.com to learn more.

BAIA Bits: visionary artist Mr. Imagination overcomes being shot, house fire to cement international legacy BAIA Bits are produced in part by the generous support of our Patreon members, with a special shout out to Zadig & Voltaire. Learn more about you can help support this content here -- https://www.patreon.com/blackartinamerica

BAIA BITS: Gwendolyn Knight Little Moments Where Knowledge Meets Art BAIA BITS are produced in part by the generous support of our Patreon members with a special shout out to Zadig & Voltaire.

BAIA BITS: Richard Yarde Little Moments Where Knowledge Meets Art Would you buy stock in BAIA if you could? Well we invite you to join us in becoming a monthly supporter, starting at just $3 a month YOU become a stakeholder and begin to help us transform lives through art. We are growing the BAIA team and will use your contributions to hire more team members for the purpose of creating more educat...

BAIA BITS: Betty Blayton-Taylor (July 10, 1937 – October 2, 2016) Little Moments Where Knowledge Meets Art BAIA BITS are produced in part by the generous support of our Patreon members with a special shout out to Zadig & Voltaire.

BAIA BITS: Festac '77 Little Moments Where Knowledge Meets Art . . . Would you buy stock in BAIA if you could? Well we invite you to join us in becoming a monthly supporter, starting at just $3 a month YOU become a stakeholder and begin to help us transform lives through art. We are growing the BAIA team and will use your contributions to hire more team members for the purpose of creating more edu...

BAIA BITS: Sculptor William Artis Little Moments Where Knowledge Meets Art BAIA BITS are produced in part by the generous support of our Patreon members with a special shout out to Zadig & Voltaire.

BAIA BITS: Jean-Michel Basquiat's Defacement Little Moments Where Knowledge Meets Art BAIA BITS are produced in part by the generous support of our Patreon members with a special shout out to Zadig & Voltaire. Visit www.blackartinamerica.com for more in this series.

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