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Celebrating 100 Years Of Jacob Lawrence: A Phenomenon

A century of Jacob Lawrence calls for celebration, with today marking what would have been the painter and storyteller’s 100th birthday.

History Is Made As The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery Unveils The Obamas’ Official Portraits

As the highly anticipated portraits of former president Obama and first lady Michelle are unveiled at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery on Monday morning, history is made. Amy Sherald and Kehinde Wiley, personally selected by the Obamas, are the first African-Americans commissioned to paint official presidential portraits. The artists of choice are stirring conversations […]

Meet Fabiola Jean-Louis, The Artist Rewriting History Through Poignant Photographs

Through her graceful body of work, New York-based artist Fabiola Jean-Louis is Rewriting History. By manipulating photographs, Jean-Louis’s latest series allows us to visualize what fine art between the 15th–19th centuries (typically dominated by White European royalty) would look like through the lens of the black experience. Having a strong appreciation for period ball gowns, Jean-Louis […]

Oprah Winfrey’s Journey Is Celebrated At The National Museum Of African American History And Culture

Media powerhouse and philanthropist Oprah Winfrey is being honored and celebrated with her own exhibition at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC), highlighting Winfrey’s expansive accomplishments and trailblazing journey throughout her prolific lifetime. Some of Winfrey’s greatest achievements include becoming the first black female billionaire, the first African-American woman to […]

“Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow” Explores Deep History Of Repression

The New-York Historical Society has announced the September 2018 opening of a new exhibit that explores how African Americans survived Jim Crow, and how their resistance ultimately led to the Civil Rights Movement. Titled “Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow,” the show will document the years between the Civil War and World War […]

The Hyperrealistic Art Of Child Prodigy Kareem Waris Olamilekan

Kareem Waris Olamilekan, an 11-year-old artist based in Lagos, is receiving global recognition due to his phenomenal artwork. Describing his style as hyperrealistic, Olamilekan began drawing at the tender age of six. By eight years old, he became a professional, making him the youngest professional artist in Nigeria. To succeed at hyperrealism, extreme patience is […]

Artists Illustrate The Struggles And Triumphs Of The Black Female Athlete

Recently, a study by the Morgan State University School of Global Journalism and Communication was done on the history of black women athletes. It examined how stereotypes and stigmas have affected their evolution throughout the decades. As part of the study, The Undefeated spoke with 13 female artists, who each offered a different perspective […]

A Broadway Musical About Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat Is In Development

The story of the prominent artist Jean-Michel Basquiat will be told through a new Broadway-bound musical, Deadline reports. It will be composed by Jon Batiste, who is best known as the musical director and bandleader for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Tony winner John Doyle, known for Sweeney Todd and The Color Purple, will […]

LISTEN: Jeremiah Òlayinka Òjó Discusses Artistic Expression Throughout The African Diaspora

In a recent podcast with Jaro, we had the pleasure of speaking with Jeremiah Òlayinka Òjó, the founder of Creative Milieu Consulting Group – a global arts and cultural management firm that facilitates the cultivation and preservation of artistic and cultural production throughout the African Diaspora. Òjó shares his journey with us from taking his […]