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ARTISTS

Artists offer emotions and color to our society, and with the complexity of the Black Lives Matter movement, sometimes words aren’t enough. These are just a handful of the many artists who have gone above and beyond in using their art to inspire change.

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Morgan Harper Nichols

@morganharpernichols

Morgan is an artist and poet who uses a combination of art and language to create daily reminders inspired by real-life interactions and stories. Her page is full of beautiful artwork that will make you see the world differently.

Danielle Coke

@ohhappydani

Dani’s Instagram handle is fitting, as she strives to create colorful work that radiates positive energy. Recently, she has been going beyond sharing her graphics by hosting informational livestreams about how to take action.

Linnet Panashe Rubaya

@cigherette

As a child of the African Diaspora, Linnet aims to vocalize Black modern narratives through her art. She explores a wide variety of art, so you’ll be surprised to learn that she holds a degree in Biomedical Science and is a self-taught artist.

Lo Harris

@loharris_art

To celebrate Black History Month, Lo did #29Queens, where she drew an influential Black woman everyday of February. Today, she continues to empower Black women through her digital art, which incorporates abstract shapes and textures.

Alannah Tiller

@alilscribble

At the start of June, Alannah sold her Black Lives Matter prints and donated all the proceeds. Her use of line work makes her artistic style unique, making her work stand out. Much of her work is already sold out, speaking to how her talent adds meaning to everyone's home.

Kehinde Wiley

@kehindewiley

Known for his portrait of former President Barack Obama, Kehinde has done many naturalistic paintings of Black people. But instead of looking at blackness and whiteness, he goes beyond that to explore how societies and cultures have co-evolved through history.

Thaddeus Coates

@hippypotter

Harry Potter, move aside, Hippy Potter aka Thaddeus is here. As a queer plus-size model, he’s all about being authentic and that shines through in his artwork. He redefines stereotypes with his vibrant illustrations and will inspire you to be the best version of yourself.

Adrian Brandon

@ayy.bee

In his Stolen series, Adrian creates portraits of Black people whose lives were ended by police brutality. All of the portraits are only partially colored, as he defines 1 year of life as 1 minute of coloring, and the empty space will make you see the sadness of how these stories will never be filled.

Nikkolas Smith

@nikkolas_smith

Nikkolas built his career as a concept artist, author, and film illustrator by making art that sparks important conversations. His expressive illustrations of Black men and women sends incredibly powerful messages about what it’s like to be a person of color in America.

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