Black art is guided by key principles: it must be functional, collective, and committed.

– Functional: Black art must serve a purpose beyond aesthetic expression. It should be directly connected to the social and political struggles in which Black communities are engaged.

– Collective: It must speak to the people, serve the people, and uplift the people. Equally, the artist must listen to, learn from, and be inspired by the community they represent.

– Committed: Black art should be politically and socially engaged, supporting the movement for reform and revolutionary change.

At its heart, the Black Arts Movement aims to reach the wider Black public — to awaken self-awareness, affirm dignity, and encourage action grounded in cultural self-sufficiency.

True Black art also rejects mainstream cultural assimilation and the pressures of Americanisation. It embraces a distinct Black aesthetic, drawing from the richness of Black culture and values, not seeking validation from dominant norms but establishing its own.

–Don’t take photos without permission
Virtual space, real boundaries
–Do not touch the artwork
We know you can’t, but still
–No food or drinks in the gallery
Available in-world at the gallery
–Put your phone on silent
Silence is sexy
–Don’t touch anything else either
The walls are moody. Respect that
–Give people space to look
If they stare too long, it’s “appreciation,” not AFK