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This Black History Month, Get to Know 7 African American Artists Who Are Building a New Legacy
February 16, 2022
(updated February 16, 2022)
Published by artistvenu
Kohshin Finley, Kish (2019). Courtesy of Tilton Gallery.
February welcomes Black History Month, a time to reflect on and celebrate the myriad contributions African Americans have made to society. While historical or famous figures often get the spotlight, it is also an ideal moment to zoom in on the Black artists who are shaking up the world today. Since we here at the Artnet Gallery Network make it our mission to discover emerging talents, in honor of Black History Month, we’ve narrowed the field to seven contemporary African American creators we think everyone should know.