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Seydou Keïta’s Largest U.S. Exhibition Open at Brooklyn Museum Through May 2026

The Brooklyn Museum hosts the largest Seydou Keïta exhibition ever seen in North America, with Vlisco leading a vibrant celebration featuring fashion entrepreneur Sarah Diouf and photographer Trevor Stuurman.

Jakian Parks Captures Oklahoma’s Black Rodeo Culture with “The Black Land” Exhibition

Film photographer Jakian Parks brings Black cowboy life into full view with The Black Land, a new exhibition opening Nov. 6 at Oklahoma Contemporary.

LagosPhoto Biennial 2025 Reimagines Incarceration Through Photography

From spiritual entrapment to architectural control, this year’s LagosPhoto Biennial turns the lens inward, asking how photography can expose and unmake the systems that confine us.

Frist Art Museum to Present Fahamu Pecou Exhibition

The Frist Art Museum presents This Face Behind This Mask Behind This Skin, a survey of recent work by Dr. Fahamu Pecou. On view October 10, 2025 – January 4, 2026, the exhibition explores contemporary Black identity through painting, sculpture,…

Mississippi Museum of Art Presents Special Exhibition “Joe Overstreet: Taking Flight”

The Mississippi Museum of Art presents Joe Overstreet: Taking Flight, the first major museum exhibition in three decades devoted to the Mississippi-born painter, on view November 1, 2025 – January 25, 2026.

The Order of New Arts Opens in Philadelphia with Inaugural Exhibitions

The Order of New Arts opens October 9 in Philadelphia, debuting two inaugural exhibitions that connect contemporary creation with global cultural histories.

“Queen Tahj” Williams: The First Black Woman to Design the Official Super Bowl Logo

Tahj “Queen Tahj” Williams is making history as the first Black woman to design the official Super Bowl logo and theme art, bringing Black Masking culture to the NFL’s global stage.

Lancaster Art Vault Exhibits Black Art with ‘Expressions of Strength’

The Lancaster Art Vault and Baldwin’s Gallery present 'Expressions of Strength,' an exhibition showcasing the resilience, creativity, and cultural depth of Black artists and poets.

Dallas’ African American Museum Kicks Off Black History Month

The African American Museum, Dallas, honors Black History Month with exhibitions, discussions, and celebrations of African American art, culture, and achievements.

A Guide to Copyrighting Your Artwork

A comprehensive guide for artists on why, when, and how to copyright their artwork, featuring practical steps and case studies.