Discover African art and design created by African and Caribbean artists pushing the Black narrative — Muse Origins

Celebrating Solitude by Ojo Ayotunde

Celebrating Solitude by Ojo Ayotunde

Nigerian artist, Ojo Ayotunde, uses his paintings to bring introspection and the subconscious to the fore

ArtAdiya AtulukuApril 23, 2024Ojo Ayotunde art, African artist, African painter, Nigerian artists, Nigerian painterComment

Speaking for Sudan by Hashim Nasr

Speaking for Sudan by Hashim Nasr

Sudanese photographer, Hashim Nasr, uses his art to pass on a powerful message about the ongoing war in Sudan

PhotographyAdiya AtulukuApril 19, 2024Hashim Nasr, Hashim Nasr photographer, Photographer from Sudan, Sudanese photographer, Photography about warComment

Ancestral Stories by Patrick Dougher

Ancestral Stories by Patrick Dougher

American artist, Patrick Dougher, uses African masks to create different series about Black culture, history, and life

ArtAdiya AtulukuApril 16, 2024Patrick Dougher, Patrick Dougher art, Patrick Dougher artist, Patrick Dougher collages, African collage, african visual artist, african art about america, African collage artComment

Beautiful Distortions by Lunga Ntila

Beautiful Distortions by Lunga Ntila

South African photographer, Lunga Ntila, makes us ponder about adaptation and the many facets of identity

PhotographyAdiya AtulukuApril 12, 2024Lunga Ntila, Lunga Ntila artist, Lunga Ntila photographer, South African photographer, African photographer, African artist, South african artistComment

About Friendship by Tomiwa Adelagun

About Friendship by Tomiwa Adelagun

Nigerian artist, Tomiwa Adelagun, uses his unique style to tell simple but powerful stories about friendship

ArtAdiya AtulukuApril 9, 2024Tomiwa Adelagun, Tomiwa Adelagun artist, Nigerian artist Tomiwa Adelagun, Nigeria artist, African artist, African artist Tomiwa Adelagun, mixed media artist, multimedia artistComment

In A Different Light by Blvckvrtist

In A Different Light by Blvckvrtist

Ivorian photographer, Jean-David Niangoran, creates the most otherworldly horizons and vistas using his digital art

PhotographyAdiya AtulukuApril 5, 2024Jean-David Niangoran, Jean-David Niangoran art, Jean-David Niangoran blvckvartist, Ivorian photographer, Ivorian artist, African photographer, African photographer instagram, African contemporary artistComment

Joy of Life by Judy Bowman

Joy of Life by Judy Bowman

American artist, Judy Bowman, uses acrylic paint and textured paper to bring joyful Black communities to life

ArtAdiya AtulukuApril 2, 2024Judy Bowman, Judy Bowman art, Judy Bowman artist, African collage, African a, African contemporary artist, African American art, African American artistComment

Art Cans by Patrick Dougher

Art Cans by Patrick Dougher

Versatile American multimedia artist, Patrick Dougher, uses his unique can art to deliver deep and salient messages

ArtAdiya AtulukuMarch 29, 2024Patrick Dougher, Patrick Dougher art, Patrick Dougher can art, African American art, african-american artists, African American artist, Patrick Dougher artistComment

Caribbean Galaxy by Yermine Richardson

Caribbean Galaxy by Yermine Richardson

Dominican artist, Yermine Richardson, is inspired by galaxies while being rooted in colourful Caribbean culture

ArtAdiya AtulukuMarch 26, 2024Yermine RichardsonComment

Togetherness by Sabrena Khadija

Togetherness by Sabrena Khadija

Sierra Leonean-American illustrator, Sabrena Khadija, brings joy and hope across different natural worlds

ArtAdiya AtulukuMarch 22, 2024Sabrena Khadija, Sabrina Khadija illustrator, African illustrator, African digital art, African digital artist, african illustrator, African illustrator in Diaspora, African illustrator in AmericaComment

The Wax Series by Kunle Paints

The Wax Series by Kunle Paints

Nigerian digital Artist, Adekunle Adeleke, uses wax print as the perfect portrait backdrop to celebrate Africa

ArtAdiya AtulukuMarch 19, 2024Adekunle Adeleke artist, Adekunle paints, Adekunle paints instagram, African digital artist, african wax, African wax print, Adekunle Adeleke Wax Series, Kunle PaintsComment

A Sea of Hues by Jade Purple Brown

A Sea of Hues by Jade Purple Brown

American artist, Jade Purple Brown creates beautiful art that is like falling into a sea of jade, purple and brown hues

ArtAdiya AtulukuMarch 15, 2024Jade Purple Brown, jade purple brown illustration, Pop art, African American artist, African American multidisciplinary artistComment