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. Howardena Pindell, a ...

Banner image: Rashid Johnson, a painter, sculptor, installation artist and filmmaker, in his Long Island, N.Y., studio on Dec. 16, 2020. (Credit: Jon Henry) When Megan O’Grady looks at a painting, she ...

It is no secret that racism exists in all areas of the art world. In its museums, history, schools, education, and among its artists. The world of art is a primarily white space that, in most cases, ...

Black and white are often defined as complete opposites. When a subject is deemed black and white, it is a euphemism for simple, clear cut and uncomplicated. But as Laguna Art Museum’s new exhibit, ...