Black Art News, curated by Zora Belle Thompson, highlights current events, exhibitions, and scholarship in African American art and culture. As part of ART | library deco, this section serves as both a news source and a cultural record, amplifying the voices, practices, and institutions shaping Black artistic expression. With timely features on exhibitions, community programs, and critical scholarship, Black Art News provides readers with a lens into the evolving narratives of African American art while preserving them for future study.
THIS DAY in BLACK ART HIstory Feb. 18th
Augusta Savage emphasized mentorship and inspiring emerging Black artists as vital to her artistic legacy, transcending mere objects or sculptures.
ART | OBITUARY: Jesse Louis Jackson
Civil rights leader and two-time presidential candidate remembered for his political influence and lasting presence in American visual culture A moment of Silence… Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson died yesterday at the age of 84. A minister, activist, and two-time presidential candidate, he was a major figure of the modern Civil Rights Movement for more…
LIBRARY event: Join Us for Douglass Day 2026
LIVE Community Collab | BHM 2026 — Douglass Day with The Friends of ART | library deco🕒 12–3 PM (EST) | 11 AM–2 PM (CST)Optional Participation | Public Community Event Join The Friends of ART | library deco for a live collective transcription experience honoring Frederick Douglass and Black history. This gathering invites artists, archivists,…
ART | library news: ART | library deco Releases 2025 Community Impact Report: A Milestone Year for the Digital Library
ART | library deco proudly announces the release of its 2025 Community Impact Report, a publication that reflects a transformative year of growth, recognition, and forward movement for the Texas-based digital library, repository, and archival platform. Rooted in Black cultural preservation and digital humanities practice, the report documents how the library continues to expand access…
About Me
Hi, I’m Zora Belle. Born and raised in Baltimore, I’m a solo librarian, painter, and curator of Black Art News. I spend most of my time writing in libraries and tracking global Black creativity, but this page is for my love of art and sharing what’s happening worldwide in all its forms!
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