“The artist creates the material that we look back upon as part of history. ” ― Roy DeCarava

As Black History Month continues, we explore some of the supremely talented women who have, across the decades, created beautiful, thought-provoking, and enduring works of art through the mediums of painting, quilting, sculpture, performance art, and photography.

Painting

Loïs Mailou Jones

Laura Wheeler Waring

Alma Woodsey Thomas

Quilting

Bisa Butler

Sculpting

Alison Saar on the Journal

Barbara Chase-Riboud

Maren Hassinger

Performance Art

Senga Nengudi

Photography

Carrie Mae Weem

Florestine Perrault Collins

In Alabama: Folk artist Bernice Sims, “painter of life as she lives it.”

@ Alabama Chanin
Find the perfect gift for your valentine in our gift guide, complete with chocolates, jewelry, and luxurious fabrications.

@ The School of Making
Check back on the Journal later this week for an update to our Custom DIY programming.

@ The Factory Store + Café
Make sure to keep an eye on The Factory Café’s take-home meals. Sweet and savory items will be available each week.