Category: Art
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Anne Collins Smith makes history as the new chief curator at the New Orleans Museum of Art, bringing expertise in African American art and innovative leadership to NOMA.
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Barbie celebrates the 45th anniversary of its first Black doll with a special collectible honoring Kitty Black Perkins, the designer who made history by creating Black Barbie in 1980.
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Igi Lola Ayedun transforms São Paulo’s first Black-owned gallery into the Hoa Cultural Society, a nonprofit focused on racial equity, supporting marginalized artists, and promoting cultural diversity in Brazil’s art world.
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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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