N*ggas is Art

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Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Dimensions: 10" x 20"
Year: 2025

Artist: Daniella Fegbeboh

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Niggas is Art speaks to the pride and power in Black identity, a celebration of where we come from, how we show up, and the culture we create. The piece explores the intersection between African heritage and Black American expression, highlighting both the tension and connection between these communities.

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The central figure, inspired by Nigerian fashion stylist and designer Atinuke, carries pieces of both worlds. Her intricate cornrow patterns and bantu knots trace back to history, her gold jewelry nods to traditional Nigerian royalty, and her sharp, contemporary fashion sense reflects modern Black excellence.

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The inclusion of the smoke pipe, as often seen in older Black American imagery, further bridges the cultural expression across continents.

Every detail, the hairstyle, the fashion, the cigarette smoke spelling out the provocative title, serves as a reminder: Black people, in all forms, are living, breathing works of art.

 

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