Born in 1844, Edmonia was an African American and Native American Neoclassical sculptor. Carving cultural stories from marble across the United States and Europe, Edmonia is one-of-a-kind. Explore her story.

Henry Ossawa Tanner’s work tells quiet, powerful stories rooted in everyday life, faith, and careful observation. Explore more about his contributions to Black Art History.

W.E.B Du Bois’ philosophy helped lay the groundwork for later Black artists, writers, and thinkers to claim space in art history.