Supporting the Black creative community is vital right now and always. Art can inspire, heal, and unite, and with the protests against police brutality [1] and systematic racism happening right now, supporting Black artists by following and highlighting them as well as buying their work is a small, tangible way to show your commitment to stand with the community in crisis. Creatives are using their social platforms to shed light on issues of racism [2] with stunning, powerful art. We're highlighting Black artists you should follow on Instagram as well as their work that is bringing light to the social injustices of our times [3]. Keep reading to follow and support Black artists who are creating beautiful works that spark change.
KaCey Kal (@kaceykal)
Follow KaCey Kal on Instagram: @kaceykal [5]
Temi Coker (@temi.coker)
Follow Temi Coker on Instagram: @temi.coker [6]
Kendra Dandy (@theebouffants)
Follow Kendra Dandy on Instagram: @theebouffants [7]
Melissa Koby (@mkoby_)
Follow Melissa Koby on Instagram: @mkoby_ [8]
Coco Michele (@cocomicheleillustrations)
Follow Coco Michele on Instagram: @cocomicheleillustrations [9]
Adrian Armstrong (@adrianarmstrongart)
Follow Adrian Armstrong on Instagram: @adrianarmstrongart [10]
Mithsuca Berry (@mythsooka)
Follow Mithsuca Berry on Instagram: @mythsooka [11]
Danielle Coke (@ohhappydani)
Follow Danielle Coke on Instagram: @ohhappydani [12]
Jekein Lato-Unah (@jekein)
Follow Jekein Lato-Unah on Instagram: @jekein [13]
Jena Holliday (@spoonfuloffaithstudio)
Follow Jena Holliday on Instagram: @spoonfuloffaithstudio [14]
Ment Nelson (@mentnelson)
Follow Ment Nelson on Instagram: @mentnelson [15]
Shema Love (@shema.love)
Follow Shema Love on Instagram: @shema.love [16]
Antoinette Thomas (@theantoinettethomas)
Follow Antoinette Thomas on Instagram: @theantoinettethomas [17]
Ciara LeRoy (@prettystrangedesign)
Follow Ciara LeRoy on Instagram: @prettystrangedesign [18]
Sharee Miller (@coilyandcute)
Follow Sharee Miller on Instagram: @coilyandcute [19]
Malaya (@artbymal.ig)
Follow Malaya on Instagram: @artbymal.ig [20]
Natasha Cunningham (@aboutnatlife)
Follow Natasha Cunningham on Instagram: @aboutnatlife [21]
Perryn Ryan (@perrynryan)
Follow Perryn Ryan on Instagram: @perrynryan [22]
Annika Izora (@annika.izora)
Follow Annika Izora on Instagram: @annika.izora [23]
Monica Ahanonu (@monicaahanonu)
Follow Monica Ahanonu on Instagram: @monicaahanonu [24]
Deun Ivory (@deunivory)
Follow Deun Ivory on Instagram: @deunivory [25]
Frances Smith (@francesmarina)
Follow Frances Smith on Instagram: @francesmarina [26]
Justine Agada (@projectblackmuse)
Follow Justine Agada on Instagram: @projectblackmuse [27]
Abelle Hayford (@abellehayford)
Follow Abelle Hayford on Instagram: @abellehayford [28]
Nicholle Kobi (@nichollekobi)
Follow Nicholle Kobi on Instagram: @nichollekobi [29]
Nikkolas Smith (@nikkolas_smith)
Follow Nikkolas Smith on Instagram: @nikkolas_smith [30]
Michelle Robinson (@mister_michelle)
Follow Michelle Robinson on Instagram: @mister_michelle [31]
Devon Blow (@devthepineapple)
Follow Devon Blow on Instagram: @devthepineapple [32]
Araki Koman (@araki.koman)
Follow Araki Koman on Instagram: @araki.koman [33]
Lauren Pierce (@laurenpierce_designs)
Follow Lauren Pierce on Instagram: @laurenpierce_designs [34]