Rashid Johnson
'Native Son' Proves How Little Has Changed for Black People in America
HBO's modern adaptation of Richard Wright’s 1940 novel shows the fears and anxieties that constrain so many Black people.
Rashid Johnson Turns to Color as a Respite From Politics
The celebrated artist turns from his own explorations of race and controversy to curate a vibrant exhibition at Rental Gallery.
Barkley L. Hendricks Painted Black People as We Are
Remembering the incredible legacy of one of America's greatest artists, who captured the essence of every person he painted.
A Towering Multimedia Installation Explores Deformed Dreams
When Rashid Johnson became fascinated with human structures being taken over by vegetation, he made it his artistic vision.
Edward Snowden's iPhone Hack Wants to Help You Hide Again: Last Week In Art
Also: Trump loves opera while opera hates Trump, and Russia is deciding whether to put actual pants on a statue of Michelangelo's 'David.'
Sheree Hovsepian's Decisive Moment | Studio Visits
The art of photography finds its edge in the drawings, sculptures, and assemblages of the Iranian-American artist.
Sheree Hovsepian's Decisive Moment | Studio Visits
The art of photography finds its edge in the drawings, sculptures, and assemblages of the Iranian-American artist.
Inside Free Arts NYC’s Mission to Fight Poverty with Art
Free Arts brings art education to New York City's underserved communities.
Rashid Johnson Draws Portraits with Black Soap and Wax
An all-too familiar anxiety plays out in Johnson's 'Anxious Men' at SoHo's Drawing Center.
Chicago’s Black Avant-Garde Art and Music Tradition Goes on Display
Now at Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, 'The Freedom Principle' explores how the 1960s shaped the black aesthetic.
Detroit Exhibition Showcases 30 Years of Black Contemporary Art
Kehinde Wiley, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Carrie Mae Weems, and more showcase their influences on contemporary art at '30 Americans.'