In the 1960s, abstract painting was a controversial style for Black artists, overshadowed by social realist works. Now, it’s claimed its place as a vital form of expression.

Black abstract artists tended to think of themselves as makers and laborers, Bedford said, and not as virtuosos. Partly from necessity and partly because it fits their philosophy, they didn’t ...

The Joyner/Giuffrida collection, which showcases several generations of Black abstract artists, has been touring museums. While the pandemic has made access to art more difficult, many museums have ...

“Innervisions,” Clark Atlanta University Art Museum’s exhibit through May 2, tells the story of the Black abstract expressionist movement.

Galerie Maximillian will host a Valentine’s Day reception from 5-8 p.m. Friday showcasing the new exhibit “Contemporary Conceptual Obstruction,” which features the works of contemporary ...

Recent exhibitions of black abstractionists have traced a line of influence that once developed on the periphery of art history.

Spotlighting artists like Sam Gilliam, Felrath Hines and Joe Overstreet, “Innervisions” underscores the breadth of Black abstract art since the 1950s.

I was taught about Picasso and van Gogh, but I never saw myself in their work. Then I learned about Black artists during the Harlem Renaissance, and they inspired me to try abstract pictures.

This video showcases an elegant nail design featuring a crisp white base accented with abstract swirls of gold and black. The look combines minimalism with bold artistic flair, creating a modern ...