Danielle McKinney made me fall in love with contemporary figurative painting
Danielle McKinney, my favorite contemporary painter, stands out with her striking portraits of Black women, exploring light, solitude, and introspection. Her work, influenced by Caravaggio and Hopper, blends emotion, mystery, and figurative art. Discover her rise, impact in the art world, and radical pursuit of beauty and contemplation.
Martine Syms: Hacking Art, Pirating the Institution, Glitching Reality
Artist, filmmaker, and publisher, Martine Syms deconstructs the codes of pop culture and visual capitalism. Through installations, films, and publications, she explores image, power, and Black identity in an ultra-connected world. A striking body of work, balancing social critique and glitch aesthetics.
Arthur Jafa, Visionary: Why French Art has Everything to Gain by Embracing Him
Arthur Jafa is an artistic shockwave. In 2025, Paris will dedicate an exhibition to him at the Bourse de Commerce, showcasing his raw, political, and poetic art. A must-see visual revolution for contemporary art in France.
3 Photobooks That Capture Black Voices Like No Other
AS WE RISE, AFROSURF, and IMPOSSIBLE ISLAND by Henry Froy reinvent the visual narrative of Black cultures for the world. Between memory, resistance, and brilliance, these contemporary photographic works capture the soul of a heritage in full resonance. It all starts with an idea.