Category: Art
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Explore the legacy of Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller, the first Black woman with a national art commission. Discover her groundbreaking sculptures that shaped history.
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Tameka Ellington becomes the McKinley Museum’s first Black history curator, leading plans for a dedicated Black history wing.
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Samuel Nwajagu becomes the first African to win the Mister International title, a groundbreaking achievement in global pageantry. Learn about his journey and how he plans to inspire future generations.
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Naomi Beckwith is appointed the first Black woman artistic director for Documenta 2027. Learn about her vision for this major art event and her groundbreaking career.
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Kellie Finch made history as Baltimore’s first Black woman to photograph the mayor’s family holiday portrait, capturing a moment of personal and professional achievement.
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Asia Consent wins Dragula season six as the first Black trans champion, dazzling fans with bold looks and groundbreaking artistry.
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Carrie Mae Weems makes history as the first Black woman visual artist to receive the National Medal of Arts, honoring her impactful work in race and gender over four decades.
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Tracey Norman, the first Black trans model, reflects on her groundbreaking 50-year career in modeling and as a “Mother” in the drag scene at age 71.
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Amy Sherald makes history as the first Black contemporary artist with a solo show at the National Portrait Gallery. Her “American Sublime” exhibition tours major U.S. museums.
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Blkchip Gallery opens in Boston’s Seaport as the city’s first Black-owned art space, showcasing Black and Brown artists and promoting diversity in the neighborhood.
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