Art is more than just aesthetics; it is a powerful tool for activism and cultural preservation. Through various forms of expression, artists carry forward the legacy of Black culture, ensuring ...

In 2020, the clenched fist (also referred to as the black fist) was tied to the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement as an emblem of power, pride, and perseverance. The black fist is perhaps most ...

The Art Institute of Chicago’s Project a Black Planet: The Art and Culture of Panafrica is massive, featuring 350 works of art, with paintings, sculpture, video and audio, as well as historical ...

At the Smithsonian American Art ... his fist—became a symbol, plastered on T-shirts and posters. Kaino tells a similar story about how he came to steward Smith’s legacy. He had a black-and ...