In a time when institutional racism is so embedded in our society, it is our duty as art consumers to look past the white-washed media and dig a little deeper. There are countless talented Black artists in all different art mediums, but only a select few are given the recognition and prestige that so many deserve. Instead of going along with the unfortunate status quo of the art world, we need to pick up that slack and give these hardworking Black artists the attention that has been withheld from them for far too long.

Whether you are a budding interior decorator or someone simply looking to spice up their homes for the new season, interior design books are always helpful and entertaining to have on hand. And although it’s easiest to scroll through Instagram on the #homeinspo page to get ideas, there is nothing quite like curling up on a particularly cozy couch and flipping through the oversized, colorful pages of a real deal home decor book. From displaying it on your coffee table for guests to browse to reading it in bed to find that perfect new look, home decor books are a necessity for all.

Much like the film Loving Vincent, which was talked abut in an earlier blog post, Frida deals with the professional and private life of a renowned artist, surrealist Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. Although the film was not created with animation and real canvas paintings as was Loving Vincent, Frida dives deep into how the artist got started, her most famous works, and even incorporates some inspirations from her work into the film.

Graffiti, for people who aren’t familiar, is writing or drawings made on a wall or other surface without permission and within pubic view. It is mostly made as a form of artistic expression by some who maybe don’t have access to any other medium or outlet. Graffiti ranges from wimple written words to elaborate wall paintings and has existed since ancient times, with examples dating back to ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, and the Roman Empire.

A film came out in 2017 that pushed the boundaries of both the art world and film industry. It combined the two communities like no one had ever done before and turned out to be one of the most visually stunning pieces of the year. The name is Loving Vincent, an experimental animated biographical drama film about the life of painter Vincent van Gogh, and, more specifically, about the circumstances of his death.