African tribal art pieces began circulating in Europe at the start of the 20th century, she explained. Artists such as Picasso, Durot, Matisse drew their inspiration from African tribal art.

As we enter International Black Women’s History Month, Black art has always been a means of documenting and creating history, putting out powerful stories that depict Black women’s experiences ...

More than 100 beautiful, fascinating quilts of widely varied styles made primarily by African American women with Bay Area ties, and many of the stories behind them, comprise a compelling new ...

Artist’s Quilts Pay Tribute to African-American Women Artist Stephen Towns’ first museum exhibition showcases his painterly skill through traditional textile art ...

The art of African American quiltmaking has gained recognition over the past 20 years as both a political forum and domestic craft. Designs range from the depiction of traditional African dance and ...