MY LIFELONG LOVE OF ART AND BOOKS was the genesis for Culture Type. The site began as an exploration of my personal library—an expansive collection of rare, vintage publications and more contemporary volumes on art by and about people of African descent.
Culture Type has since evolved and now features a compelling mix of book and exhibition reviews, art news, and Culture Talks—exclusive interviews with artists and conversations with innovative figures in the art world about the intersection of art and culture. Special reports include an annual list of the Best Black Art Books and the Year in Black Art.
Drawing connections between artistic vision and pivotal cultural moments, Culture Type features original research and reporting and shares invaluable interestingness culled from the published record on Black art.
IN DECEMBER 2015, Culture Type was awarded an Arts Writers Grant from Creative Capital and the Andy Warhol Foundation recognizing the site’s contribution as a “valued mode of engaging the visual arts.”
— Victoria L. Valentine, founder and editor
IMAGE: “Lynette Yiadom-Boakye”
16 comments
Fajr Strong says:
Mar 31, 2018
Wow! [THIS] is the what I will call the Guardian of The Light for African American Art and Culture. This is definitely my go to for information, a point of reference and staying in the know. Most grateful.
Paula Elliott says:
Oct 7, 2017
I too am loving Culture type. Coverage on Adrian Piper was sent my way. Most grateful that post introduced me to the site. I am having problems confirming a subscription. Will stay on it till I do, as it is most worth the effort.
Thuli Mlambo-James says:
Aug 9, 2017
OMG! I’m so in awe,I can’t believe I’m only discovering Culture Type now??? After all these years. I’m sold and will definitely be sharing it with the Culture Creatives and the world. I love the content,very current,informative and relevant,thank you for this site.
Eugene Holley, Jr. says:
Apr 4, 2017
This website is a godsend!: A worthy successor to American Visions and Emerge magazines. Bravo.
Aisha says:
Jan 27, 2017
Thank you. For your contribution to our future by highlighting our achievements, past,present,now and to come. L❤ve!
Joan Smith says:
Jan 24, 2017
Great resource . Thank you for the effort to put this together and sustain it!
Adrienne Chadwick says:
Jan 1, 2017
Hi Victoria,
Thank you for including me in 18 Curators and Cultural leaders to watch! What a treat to be grouped with such a dynamic cohort. Congratulations on the success of Culure Type and Happy New Year!
Adrienne
DONNELL WALKER says:
Jan 11, 2016
Excellent site and information for and about artist of color. This is a must have site to bookmark.
Leslie says:
Jan 9, 2016
I’m glad I stumbled upon this site. It is very much needed and well done.
MJ Pool says:
Oct 20, 2015
I wish I had know about your site before, but I am really glad to find it now.
Thanks for the service you are providing for us art lovers.
JOHN OBAFEMI JONES says:
Oct 13, 2015
Wonderful, Culture Type is right on point without the hype, Quality is excellent. Looking forward to your regular posting.
emily carey says:
Aug 9, 2015
Great collection of articles…keep them coming.
Eugene foney says:
Mar 15, 2015
Love the site
Michelle says:
Jan 31, 2015
Good stuff! Thank you
Matema Hadi says:
Oct 27, 2014
Incredible site. I look forward to catching up on every article
michael massenburg says:
Sep 19, 2014
Just discovered Culture Type today. I have been looking for a site with this quality for awhile. Excellent. Look forward to your regular posting.