Black Is Magazine

Black Is Magazine Black Is publishes the stories and the work of Black photographers from around the world.

Our latest interview is now live!In conjunction with The Phillips Collection’s juried exhibition, “Tomorrow the Sun Will...
08/07/2026

Our latest interview is now live!

In conjunction with The Phillips Collection’s juried exhibition, “Tomorrow the Sun Will Rise,” Editor-in-Chief Lia Latty sat down with co-curator Tsedaye Makonnen (Tsedaye • ፀደይ • Studio) and exhibiting artists Savannah Faith Jackson (Savannah), Bria Sterling-Wilson (B.Sterling), and Melissa Sutherland Moss (MELISSA SUTHERLAND MOSS 🇨🇷 🇯🇲) to talk about the show’s “Archiving the Personal and the Historical” section.

Family, migration, the body as living archive. What gets preserved, and what gets left out. Read the full conversation now, link in bio.

📍 On view at The Phillips Collection through September 20

There is a distinct legacy unfolding within MICA’s photography department, and it’s being shaped by Black students whose...
05/29/2026

There is a distinct legacy unfolding within MICA’s photography department, and it’s being shaped by Black students whose work continues to challenge, document, and reimagine the world around them.

Our latest feature for Black Is Magazine reflects on the experiences of Black photo students and alumni at MICA, exploring art school, creative community, and the ways legacy is built over time through image-making.

Featuring conversations with artists , , , and whose practices continue to leave a lasting mark on the department and beyond.

Read the full interview on blackismag.com 🤎

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth at Scout Art Fair during ! We appreciated every conversation we had with ...
05/27/2026

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth at Scout Art Fair during ! We appreciated every conversation we had with you about the artists, our platform, and our inaugural print issue. Speaking of our first print issue, we officially sold out!

Thank you to the artists, , , and for trusting us with showcasing your work.

A special thank you to the curators of Scout, and , for selecting Black Is for the second edition of the fair. We’re proud to have been a part of your curatorial vision this year.

Thank you to everyone who attended our 5th anniversary + print launch party celebration this past Friday! We enjoyed cel...
05/25/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our 5th anniversary + print launch party celebration this past Friday! We enjoyed celebrating with you and reflecting on our journey. Thank you to everyone who purchased an issue and a print, your support means the world to us! A special thank you to for hosting us ❤️ Here’s to the next five 🥂🎉

At Scout Art Fair, Black Is presents the work of Alaina Lurry, Dahveed Wilkins, and Reginald Ransom III, three photograp...
05/21/2026

At Scout Art Fair, Black Is presents the work of Alaina Lurry, Dahveed Wilkins, and Reginald Ransom III, three photographers whose practices speak to the personal, political, and visual dimensions of Black life. This presentation extends the platform’s commitment to building sustained visibility for photographers who are actively shaping the field.

Curated by Devin Allen () and assistant curator Cierra Britton (), Scout Art Fair will feature a selection of artists, galleries, and non-profits presenting contemporary works by both emerging and established artists.

Black Is Magazine is a Baltimore-based contemporary photography platform dedicated to publishing the stories and work of Black image-makers from around the world. Founded on the belief that one experience does not speak for all, Black Is creates space for the full range of voices, perspectives, and visual languages emerging from Black communities across the African diaspora.

Images courtesy of the artists

Black Is Magazine is excited to announce its participation in the upcoming Scout Art Fair during Artscape in Baltimore! ...
05/04/2026

Black Is Magazine is excited to announce its participation in the upcoming Scout Art Fair during Artscape in Baltimore! We will be presenting a curated selection of artwork by photographers Alaina Lurry, Dahveed Wilkins, and Reginald Ransom III as an extension of the release of our inaugural print issue, Legacy and Continuity in Black Photographic Practice.

Curated by Devin Allen () and assistant curator Cierra Britton (), Scout Art Fair will feature a selection of artists, galleries, and non-profits presenting contemporary works by both emerging and established artists. As Baltimore’s newest art fair during Artscape, this event will showcase both emerging and established artists from Baltimore and the surrounding region, with a focus on accessibility and engagement for collectors and art enthusiasts alike. The fair will occur from May 23-24 at the Baltimore War Memorial Building.

Slide 1: Alaina Lurry, Eye For An Eye (Miss Amerikkka), Inkjet Print, 2024.

Slide 2: Dahveed Wilkins, The Biker, Leon Day Park, Silver Gelatin Photographic Print, 16 x 20 in., 2025

Slide 3: Reginald Ransom III, Ballers in Druid Hill, Silver Gelatin Print, 8 x 10 in., 2026

Images courtesy of the artists

Five years of Black Is Magazine calls for a celebration!Join us at Charm City Cultural Cultivation as we launch the inau...
05/01/2026

Five years of Black Is Magazine calls for a celebration!

Join us at Charm City Cultural Cultivation as we launch the inaugural print issue and celebrate half a decade of centering Black photographic artists across the diaspora.

Grab your print copy and letterpress prints before they’re gone. Limited quantities available.

Refreshments provided while DJ Saucee sets the vibe for the night.

Come celebrate with us!

May 22, 2026 7-9pm

Link to RSVP in bio.

Five years of Black Is Magazine calls for a celebration!Join us at Charm City Cultural Cultivation as we launch the inau...
05/01/2026

Five years of Black Is Magazine calls for a celebration!

Join us at Charm City Cultural Cultivation as we launch the inaugural print issue, close out THE EVERYDAY: Scenes in Baltimore exhibition, and celebrate half a decade of centering Black photographic artists across the diaspora.

Grab your print copy and letterpress prints before they’re gone. Limited quantities available.

Refreshments provided while DJ Saucee sets the vibe for the night.

Come celebrate with us!

May 22, 2026 7-9pm

Link to RSVP in bio.

Do you need feedback on a project you’re working on? Are you looking to be in community with other visual artists?If you...
04/13/2026

Do you need feedback on a project you’re working on? Are you looking to be in community with other visual artists?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, our next event Black Is: Critique & Connect is happening this Friday on April 17th from 6–8 PM at Charm City Cultural Cultivation!

Whether you’re bringing your work for critique, offering your perspective to other artists, or just showing up to hang out, this space is for you. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

📅 Friday, April 17 | 6–8 PM
📍 3100 Greenmount Ave
🎟️ Free RSVP + artist presentation sign-up in bio

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After years of documenting, interviewing, and building through digital space, we are proud to announce our first physica...
04/10/2026

After years of documenting, interviewing, and building through digital space, we are proud to announce our first physical publication!

Issue 001: Legacy and Continuity in Black Photographic Practice

Legacy and Continuity in Black Photographic Practice explores how Black photographers document, preserve, and shape cultural memory through the everyday. This issue features work that archives the moments, people, and places that build identity across the African diaspora.

What started as a digital platform in 2021 now exists in your hands. Subscribe to our newsletter to be one of the first to know when to get your hands on a copy from this limited print run. Link in bio.

Cover photograph by Arielle Weenonia Gray (). Images (in order): Sydney Summey (), Ernest Boateng, Matheus Trindade/TRINDADEAD (), and Ashley Chappell ().

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