By: Christina Santi It can be hard to create in a world where parts of you are rejected. It’s a larger task to love those parts of one’s self that society at large may not accept. For Black Queer artists, creating in a world that can be harmful to both those identities is revolutionary. When one looks at the work of Kehinde Wiley or Mickalene Thomas, both openly part of the LGBTQ+ community, there is a softness and vibrancy to their depictions of Black life. The same vulnerability can be seen in the work of collage artist and art director Kendrick Daye. Enticed by his artwork, BNC spoke with Daye about Pride Month, Black Queer representation and creating the BLACK QUEER TAROT, a 78-card Tarot […]
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