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Vogue's 'Black Dandy' Issue is Fashion Forward and Artist Centered, Featuring Photographs by Tyler Mitchell and Cover Painted by Henry Taylor

Vogue’s ‘Black Dandy’ Issue is Fashion Forward and Artist Centered, Featuring Photographs by Tyler Mitchell and Cover Painted by Henry Taylor

The making of Vogue’s Met issue is documented in a behind-the-scenes video. The cover shoots are highlighted and scenes from Tyler Mitchell photographing his 28-page dandy-style suiting portfolio are captured, along with commentary from the many participating models, artists, and cultural figures. | Video by Vogue   BLACK DANDYISM is an idea and potent style...
Latest News in Black Art: Major Robert Colescott Painting Headed to Auction, Collector Charles L. Blockson Died, Jennifer Francis Hired at Museum of London & More

Latest News in Black Art: Major Robert Colescott Painting Headed to Auction, Collector Charles L. Blockson Died, Jennifer Francis Hired at Museum of London & More

  Latest News in Black Art features updates and developments in the world of art and related culture   ROBERT COLESCOTT, “1919,” 1980 (acrylic on canvas, 71 3/4 x 83 7/8 inches) will be auctioned by Bonhams New York with an estimate of $3 million to $5 million. | © Robert H. Colescott Separate Property...
Art x Music: Art World Embraces Kanye West, Afrika Bambaataa and Drake

Art x Music: Art World Embraces Kanye West, Afrika Bambaataa and Drake

View image | gettyimages.com THE INTERSECTION OF ART AND MUSIC is increasingly ever present. Several new examples emerged over the past week. A cartoon-like action figure of Pharrell Williams entitled “Happy” was presented at the Perrotin Gallery booth at Art Basel Hong Kong (March 15-17). According to ARTnews, the small-scale sculpture by Japanese artist Mr....