10 Black Artist You Should Know
Recognizing and knowing about Black artists is crucial for several reasons. It promotes cultural understanding, supports diverse artistic economies, challenges stereotypes, and it contributes to fostering a more inclusive and equitable cultural landscape. Here are 10 black artist you should know.
Fay Victor (Jazz, Improvisational Music): A vocalist and composer, Victor is known for her innovative approach to jazz and improvisational music, blending various genres and styles.
John Jennings (Comics, Illustration): Jennings is a graphic novelist and illustrator known for his work on Afrofuturistic comics and his contributions to discussions on diversity in the comic book industry.
Inua Ellams (Playwriting, Poetry): A Nigerian-born playwright and poet, Ellams' work often explores themes of displacement, identity, and the complexities of cultural heritage.
Tunde Wey (Chef, Activist): Nigerian-born chef Wey uses his culinary skills to spark conversations about race, immigration, and inequality through pop-up dinners and events.
Shantell Martin (Visual Art): Martin is a British-born visual artist known for her playful and interactive black-and-white drawings that often blur the lines between fine art and everyday life.
Justin Simien (Film): Filmmaker and writer, Simien is known for his critically acclaimed debut film "Dear White People," which explores race relations on a college campus.
Moor Mother (Experimental Music, Poetry): An avant-garde artist, Moor Mother creates experimental music and poetry that addresses social justice issues and the black experience.
Makeda Thomas (Afro-Caribbean Dance): Thomas is a dancer and choreographer specializing in Afro-Caribbean dance, using movement to explore cultural identity and diasporic connections.
Bryant Terry (Chef, Author): A chef and food justice activist, Terry is known for his plant-based, Afro-vegan approach to cooking and has authored several cookbooks.
Wayetu Moore (Literature): A Liberian-American author, Moore's novels, such as "She Would Be King," explore themes of magic realism, history, and identity.