Antwaun Sargent
Art
Akinola Davies Jr. Is Reclaiming African Treasures Stolen by White Colonizers
His latest film criticizes museums for holding onto looted art.
Antwaun Sargent
11.7.18
Art
To Fight Racism Within Museums, They Need to Stop Acting Like They're Neutral
The art world is full of the longstanding, racist histories that have affirmed white supremacy.
Antwaun Sargent
5.21.18
Art
This Dumpster Diving Artist Makes Beautiful Mosaics Out of Trash
He's putting blackness back into classic mythology.
Antwaun Sargent
5.10.18
Art
This Artist Took Over an Entire City Block to Build an African Bead Museum
Olayami Dabls opened the MBad African Bead Museum in Detroit to connect black Americans with African history and culture.
Antwaun Sargent
3.20.18
Art
How Artist Kennedy Yanko Went from Bodybuilding to Metalworking
She's one of the coolest young artists conquering New York. Here's why you need to know her name.
Antwaun Sargent
3.8.18
Art
The Artist Changing the Face of Black Girlhood
Even Beyoncé adores Deborah Roberts's collaged portraits of strong, beautiful black girls and women.
Antwaun Sargent
3.6.18
Art
Kara Walker Showed Me the Horror of American Life
Kara Walker's art hurts—and that's a good thing.
Antwaun Sargent
11.12.17
Fashion
Patrick Kelly Was the Jackie Robinson of High Fashion
The American fashion designer's life and legacy are being honored with an exhibition of collages by the artist Derrick Adams.
Antwaun Sargent
9.25.17
Photos
Photos: The People of Afropunk
The annual event took place in Brooklyn this past weekend, and the community showed why it's one of the best festivals in America.
Antwaun Sargent
8.29.17
murals
Massive Murals Are Popping Up Around Detroit
What role will art play in Detroit’s future?
Antwaun Sargent
8.22.17
Art
Tender Photos of Black Men That Redefine Masculinity
Emerging artist Shikeith Cathey's first European solo exhibition challenges the way America sees black men and the way black men see themselves.
Antwaun Sargent
8.22.17
art galleries
This Brooklyn Art Space Wants to Keep Kids Out of Jail
Assembly is a partnership between Recess Art and the Brooklyn Justice Initiatives.
Antwaun Sargent
8.21.17
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