10 Black Artists You Should Hit The Follow Button For

For generations Black artists have used their talent to depict the Black experience, celebrate Black beauty, advocate for social justice, and create thought provoking work that starts a conversation. While amplifying the freedom of expression, Black art continues to become a movement of its own. Here are 10 Black artists you should be following on Instagram. 

1. Lobyn

A post shared by LOBYN (@lobyn) on Mar 14, 2016 at 11:32am PDT

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2. J. Muse

A post shared by J. Muse (@j.muse) on Oct 22, 2016 at 11:50am PDT

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3. Kadir Nelson

“A Day at the Beach” progress Stage III by @kadirnelson photo by @jungmiwha #newyorker

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A post shared by Kadir Nelson (@kadirnelson) on Jul 9, 2016 at 8:34am PDT

4. Xavier Payne

A post shared by Xavier Payne (@xpayneart) on Jan 7, 2017 at 6:56am PST

5. Frank

A post shared by Big C^at Lemons (@paperfrank) on Jan 26, 2017 at 6:54am PST

6. Aaron Maybin

A post shared by aaron maybin (@aaronmaybin) on Feb 4, 2017 at 6:07pm PST

7. Gelila Mesfin

A post shared by G (@thick_east_african_girl) on Oct 23, 2016 at 9:25am PDT

8. Alim Smith

A post shared by ALIM SMITH (@yesterdaynite) on Feb 10, 2016 at 5:15pm PST

9. Yasmeen

A post shared by Yasmeen (@brushesneverything) on Feb 10, 2017 at 2:50pm PST

10. Terrance Vann

A post shared by Terrance Vann Art (@terranceism) on Jan 27, 2017 at 6:04am PST

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