More than 40 colorful and arresting paintings of Black American life will soon take the spotlight at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City. The “American Sublime” show ...

“To be black in America is to constantly be working to overcome ... is director of the Spelman College Museum of Fine Art, which aims to inspire the college community and the general public ...

“Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist,” the largest ever presentation of her work in America, can be seen now through July 6, 2025 in Washington, D.C.

Regardless of where you are in the world, this list is your guide to the Black art exhibitions that are challenging expectations and expanding the conversation—all while reminding us why we show ...