Art serves as a powerful driving force for raising awareness and bringing about societal change, with the goals of acceptance, celebration, and elevating the diverse voices of our world. These art+design projects relate to racial inequity, injustice, human rights, or other themes related to the oppression of a group of people.
The memorable artistic style of Dennis RedMoon Darkeem is influenced by his African-American and Yamassee Yat’siminoli heritage. An alum of Pratt Institute, Darkeem works in many mediums, and his art has appeared in major cultural institutions ac
With a resolute dedication to history, Charmaine Minniefield refuses to let us forget the past. Her interests are “firmly rooted in womanist theory and ancestral veneration,” as well as the stories and rituals of Africans, African-Americans, and
Street Theory co-founder Liza Quiñonez organizes “place’keeping” with a diverse team of artists, bringing attention to street culture and messages celebrating multiculturalism. Quiñonez is a curator and leader with over 15 years of experience
Welcome to the April issue of CODAmagazine, where we share the best design + art projects from all over the world. We’re an online community for artists, design professionals, and industry resources to showcase their work, collaborate with one anot
April 5th 2023 Strengthening urban memory through Socially Conscious Sculpture in the work of RE:site Stepping into the public dialogue through experiential sculpture, studio RE:site channels community need and collective history through the lens of
April 5th 2023 A Powerful Tribute: Breaking Barriers, a sculpture by Ivan Toth Depeña 'Breaking Barriers', a permanent sculpture by artist Ivan Toth Depeña, commemorates the life of Jack Trice, Iowa State University's first African-Amer
When we think of artwork, we often think of paintings, sculptures and a set of...
Bay Window is a digital window installation created for Mozilla’s office on the Embarcadero in...
Monumental sculpture designed to commemorate the life of Jack Trice, one of the first African...
Built by mostly femme and non-binary artists, Earth Bather celebrates black joy, self-love, and nurturance...
The six arches of this gateway suggest a time-lapse sequence moving towards perfect closure (justice)....
“If we can truly remember, they will not forget” is a glass curtain wall installed...
The sense of unity in design which is the main purpose of visual organization is...
This art-based, interactive augmented reality (AR) history experience takes visitors on a 1.2 mile walking...
From Absence to Presence takes the form of a slave quarter that materializes from the...
Commissioned by Dreamland to design and install this landmark 160 square foot mosaic mural around...
Temporary and participatory art installation designed as a celebratory centerpiece for a Los Angeles community...
Tucson’s Embrace by Chee Salette and Rebeca Méndez. Ten years after the January 8, 2011...
The story of the Civil Rights movement is a prominent part of American history. The...
Hopes to create dialogue about unity and foster confidence in our justice system, as well...
The gateway sculptures to the Perry Harvey Park pay homage to the musical history of...
Into the Historical Memory Program was developed the ATERPE project. Aterpe means SHELTER in Basque...