Finding Balance, 2015, by María Magdalena Campos-Pons.
February 10, 2025CREATIVITY
Black History. Bold Creativity.
Marei New York Asasara Hoop Earrings. Txema Yeste shoots Aube Jolicoeur for the Harper’s Bazaar U.S. September issue. Styled by Anna Trevelyan.
BLACK HISTORY.
BOLD CREATIVITY.
February is a time to celebrate the groundbreaking creativity, resilience, and cultural impact of Black artists shaping the world today.
From thought-provoking contemporary art to bold innovations in fashion and jewelry, Black creatives continue to push boundaries, redefine beauty, and inspire generations.
At Marei New York, storytelling through art and design is at the heart of what we do. This month, we honor the visionary Black artists making waves right now—challenging norms, amplifying voices, and transforming the creative landscape. Below are some of the artists I’m loving now—I hope they inspire you too!
Join us in celebrating Black History Month by exploring and supporting the Black artists and designers shaping the future of art and culture.
With Love & Gratitude,
Angie Marei
Gaidaa
Netherlands-based Sudanese singer Gaidaa crafts soulful, organic R&B with raw vulnerability and acoustic richness.
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Renell Medrano
Renell Medrano, a Bronx-born photographer and director, captures raw, intimate moments, honoring her Dominican roots and New York upbringing.
From the exhibition “Peluca”. Photography by Renell Medrano.
From the exhibition “Peluca”. Photography by Renell Medrano.
Untitled 6 (2023) by Renell Medrano.
Maria Magdalena Campos-Pons
Maria Magdalena Campos-Pons, born in Matanzas, Cuba, creates powerful art that weaves together her Cuban, Chinese, and Nigerian roots, exploring identity, culture, spirituality, and heritage.
The Calling María Magdalena Campos-Pons, 2003.
Replenishing, María Magdalena Campos-Pons, 2001.
Dakar Swatch, María Magdalena Campos-Pons.
Jamel Shabazz
Brooklyn-born photographer Jamel Shabazz has been capturing the soul of New York street style and hip-hop culture since the 1980s, creating nostalgic images that reflect the joy and energy of growing up in the city.
The Art of Love, Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 1988. © Jamel Shabazz.
Sisterly Love, Prospect Park, Brooklyn, circa 1992. © Jamel Shabazz.
The Art of Love, Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 1988. © Jamel Shabazz.
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