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18 Black Visual Artists to Make Space for in Your Home.✨

When I was younger, I remember visiting Black households where the artwork on the walls introduced me to the people who lived there before I was ever formally introduced to them. There were portraits of Black women, family photographs, paintings above sofas, and pieces that had been hanging in the same place for as long as anyone could remember. I was always curious about them, and I think some of my earliest appreciation for art began in those living rooms.

For our latest Black Art Matters feature, I’ve selected 18 Black visual artists whose work I’d love to see in more of our homes.

What I appreciate about this selection is how different the artists are from one another. There are beautiful examples of portraiture, humor, intimacy, expressive painting, textile work, and imaginative interpretations of Black everyday life. Some of these paintings remind me of the books I read as a child, the music videos I danced along to growing up, the hairstyles and fashions that defined a particular time, and the ordinary moments of Black love and friendship that deserve to be remembered.

Featured Visual Artists: ✨
@ale.sinae
@nevercreateagain
@mikaelsemexant
@jah.broussard
@lindaniellaart
@de.saturno
@delmanmeetswrld
@taytheism
@terencentsako
@charliepastelle
@dylanccamp
@bpeppersart
@hueydynamite
@whateverjewel
@erezyn
@unkwnzj
@dariusxmoreno
@1.madi

I encourage you to visit their pages, become familiar with their work, and inquire about collecting an original piece or print if something catches your attention.

I’d love to see more Black households collecting work by living Black artists, developing personal collections, and becoming familiar with the extraordinary talent working among us today. There is a beautiful history of art in Black homes, and I think we have an opportunity to continue that tradition while supporting the artists creating in our own generation.

Subscribe to our substack to read the full feature:
Blackartmatters.substack.com ✨

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𝚃𝚊𝚔𝚎 𝚃𝚠𝚘: 𝙴𝚕𝚕𝚒𝚘𝚝𝚝 𝚂𝚔𝚒𝚗𝚗𝚎𝚛 𝚡 𝚂𝚘𝚗𝚐𝚜 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝙺𝚎𝚢 𝚘𝚏 𝙻𝚒𝚏𝚎
Fri, September 25th / @thepocketnyc / bit.ly/t2stevie or link in bio

@piquenique.nyc, @boom.collective, and @socialdifference.columbia present a concert celebrating the 50th anniversary of Stevie Wonder’s “Songs in the Key of Life,” reinterpreted by singer, composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist @elliottskinner.

Part of Pique-nique’s Take Two deep-listening series, the evening begins with a playback of the original record, followed by a live reimagining from Skinner.

Elliott Skinner has spent years working alongside acclaimed artists including Chaka Khan, Jon Batiste, Leon Bridges, and Samora Pinderhughes. Now he’s stepping out on his own, having recently signed to Ninja Tune. With an ethereal approach to folk and soul music that carries the spirit of Black artists of the 70s like Bill Withers and Marvin Gaye, Skinner uses music as a way to both comfort and hold listeners accountable. That same tradition runs through Stevie Wonder’s iconic “Songs in the Key of Life,” making Skinner a fitting voice to reinterpret the album for its 50th anniversary.

The concert follows a day-long symposium, organized by CSSD at The People’s Forum, on Wonder’s genre-breaking album and its incisive insights into Black life and living in the wake of civil rights and decolonial movements across the African world. Together, the symposium and concert launch a yearlong event series by CSSD for 2026–2027 under the theme “Renaissance.” Learn more about the symposium at https://bit.ly/3SYpJxl.

Stevie Wonder is not performing at or otherwise affiliated with this event.

🎨 Original oil painting by Madison Symone @1.madi, design by @iamloum

“There is no other way to describe my music other than Black. Following in the footsteps of my ancestors and inspirations – the sonic experimentation, the self realisation, the expression as a necessary tool for survival - to not only pursue to understand oneself, but to understand others. That’s what black music has done since my people were singing from porch to porch and from pew to pew. It shortened the space between us all. My sound is part of thi

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Les pochettes d’albums repensées à la peinture à l’huile par @1.madi . 🖌️

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hanging art in the new crib 🎨 #interiordesign #art

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Des pochettes d’albums en peinture, par Madison Symone.

Basée à New York, Madison Symone est une artiste peintre autodidacte qui “célèbre l’héritage et l’évolution de la culture hip-hop”. C’est à l’âge de trois ans qu’elle débute la pratique de la peinture, à l’huile principalement. Aujourd’hui, à travers ses toiles, elle représente à la fois des pochettes d’albums qui l’inspirent mais aussi des événements culturels importants.

Crédit : @1.madi

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Artist Spotlight: Madison Symone @1.madi

I’ve been following Madison Symone’s growth for some time, and she is exactly the type of artist I consider a hidden gem. A self taught artist based in New York, Madison creates emotionally driven works that celebrate culture, identity, and human connection.

Her painting City of Gods beautifully captures a moment of intimacy and vulnerability, showcasing her ability to transform everyday experiences into powerful visual narratives.

Madison is quietly building a body of work that deserves attention, and she’s an artist worth watching.

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On our radar and now yours ✍🏾

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On today’s #arttuesdays we shine the spotlight on @1.madi. Madison Symone is a New York Artist who aims to tell a story in every piece of that specific moment in time without words, but rather through color, brushstrokes, and detail.

She successfully captures and mirrors the atmosphere and emotions of her subject onto the canvas, while evoking the emotions of the viewer and allowing them to connect further to each piece. Follow @aurnonline for more Black Artist spotlight, every Tuesday
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#aurnonline #madisonsymone #artistsoﬁnstagram #blackartistsoninstagram

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Black History Month is all about recognizing the blueprint.
So much of what moves global culture today was created in Black communities. The influence is everywhere, the credit isn’t always.

At the Diamond Lab, we believe in honoring originators, uplifting independent Black creatives, and protecting the culture year-round.
This is bigger than a month 🫶

#bhm #blackhistorymonth #culture #blueprint #blackculture

Artwork on page 1: @1.madi ✨

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SPOTLIGHT FRIDAY: @1.madi 💫
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Madison’s work lives in the space between impressionism and expressionism, where emotion, movement, and light do the talking.
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Tap in and study the details - this is art that feels alive 🎨✨
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#nyc #artist #paint #hiphop #fortheculture

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KONY QUICK TAKES: 05
ft. Madison Symone ⭐️🖤

Madison reflects on using painting to document the sound and soul of hip-hop honoring icons, archiving emotion, and connecting memory across time, while holding space for Black culture as both legacy and feeling.

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Artist Spotlight - @1.madi

Madison Symone is a self-taught New York based artist whose work explores the legacy and evolution of hip-hop culture through a bold, expressive style.

Her art is defined by vivid colour, dynamic movement, and emotionally charged brushwork that reimagines familiar icons and moments from Black cultural history.

Developing a distinct visual voice rooted in storytelling, authenticity, and the power of Black artistry.

#contemporaryart #blackartist #visualart

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