Via http://www.artmarketmonitor.com/2009/02/17/in-the-black/
This post highlights the critical work of Black artists who assisted to bring African-American experiences into the elite art world. Black Arts as a movement speaks straight to the needs and aspirations of Black America. The Black artist speaks to the cultural and spiritual requirements of Black people in their artistry.
The practitioners of Black arts are inspired by a desire to challenge white power structures and assert an African American cultural identity. Black arts aim to serve the community and artists.
Is African-American Art Rising As Everything Else Falls? They say there’s always a bull market somewhere. And for the art market that might be the world of African-American artists. The hit show of Art Basel Miami was the Rubell Collection’s survey of African-American artists. The Washington Post recently ran a fascinating profile of Kerry James […]
Black artists stress racial pride, an appreciation of African heritage, and a dedication to produce works that show the culture and experiences of black people. In each age, occasions of the day galvanize black artists to produce, arrange, and transform the world.