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These 17 Actually Cool Prints from Black Artists Will Turn Any Standard Room into a Chic Haven

Is this your bedroom or the Guggenheim?

Headshot of Annabel IwegbueBy Annabel Iwegbue
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Whether you're an ex-art history minor or just really like pretty things on your walls, I have great news for you. Art is *very* easy to come by now. You can browse social media or sites like Etsy and Society6 for unique pieces from all over the world—no fancy auctions in silk gloves where everyone talks in a faux-British accent...or at least that's how I picture it.

And ICYMI, there are talented Black artists all over these platforms, specializing in all kinds of styles, themes, and low-key genius techniques. With the click of a button (and a scroll of this very page) you can support a Black artist and secure a print.

So if you’ve been meaning to adorn your space with some cool new flair, we’ve taken the liberty of assembling a few options for ya. Looking for a captivating portrait? A surrealist print to awe your mom when she comes to visit? An abstract landscape? I’ve got you. The Black artists below all offer distinctive pieces that will add a dose of character to any room they’re in. Just check them out and see for yourself below!

1
this ode to your plant children

Kalypso Harvey Kalypso Harvey

Kalypso Harvey
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this ode to your plant children

Kalypso Harvey Kalypso Harvey

$14 at Society6
Credit: Kalypso Harvey

Harvey uses vibrant colors and fun designs in a way that will brighten up any room, like this piece, "The Grass Is Greener."

2
this minimalist portrait

Nabe Art Nabe Art

Nabe Art
2
this minimalist portrait

Nabe Art Nabe Art

Credit: Nabe Art

Nabe Art is all about emphasizing the beauty of the outline, and their minimalistic work manages to make a lot out of a little. "Serendipity" is available on their site.

3
this star of any room

Ahmrii Johnson Ahmrii Johnson

Ahmrii Johnson
3
this star of any room

Ahmrii Johnson Ahmrii Johnson

Credit: Rii

When it comes to lively and eye-catching scenes, Rii captures it best. For example, just check out the print, "Golden Land" on their site.

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4
this blue and orange profile

Astsy Sam Astsy Sam

Astsy Sam
4
this blue and orange profile

Astsy Sam Astsy Sam

Credit: Marianata A. Sylvaince

Haitian abstract artist Marianata A. Sylvaince is based in NYC and focuses on specific emotions, as you can see in "Intimacy."

5
this landscape

Alicia Noelle Jay Alicia Noelle Jay

Alicia Noelle Jay
5
this landscape

Alicia Noelle Jay Alicia Noelle Jay

Credit: Alicia Noelle Jay

Jay is a Brooklyn-based artist who creates using watercolors and acrylics. "Mini World Environmental Blues" is available on Society6.

6
this modern portrait

Aaron Ricketts Aaron Ricketts

Aaron Ricketts
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this modern portrait

Aaron Ricketts Aaron Ricketts

Credit: Aaron Ricketts

Ricketts is a photographer and artist who "often challenges human perception, condition, and context." You can buy "A Thirst That Can't Be Satisfied" on Society6.

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7
this textured piece

Stevens Jay Carter Stevens Jay Carter

Stevens Jay Carter
7
this textured piece

Stevens Jay Carter Stevens Jay Carter

Credit: Stevens Jay Carter

Based in Oakland, California Carter has had murals commissioned all over the country. Now you can have a version of his work on display in your own home. "The Three Graces" is available on SaatchiArt.

8
this charming painting

Natalie Daise Natalie Daise

Natalie Daise
8
this charming painting

Natalie Daise Natalie Daise

Credit: Natalie Daise

Known for her work starring on the Nickelodeon show Gullah Gullah Island, Daise is also an artist. In recent years her work has been thematically focused on people and collard greens. "Girl in the Collard Greens" is available on her site.

9
this almost-neutral print

Morgan Harper Nichols Morgan Harper Nichols

Morgan Harper Nichols
9
this almost-neutral print

Morgan Harper Nichols Morgan Harper Nichols

Credit: Morgan Harper Nichols

As a poet/artist, Nichols incorporates her own thought-provoking words into her pieces. "Surrender Is A Practice" is available on Garden24.

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10
this visual masterpiece

Mike Texada Mike Texada

Mike Texada
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this visual masterpiece

Mike Texada Mike Texada

Credit: Mike Texada

Texada has forged his own style of art that he's coined 'Camoism.' It's "based on the concept of Interconnectedness, in which the artist seeks to express a single thought, through various subjects; then emphasizes the relationship between all subjects via colorful, camouflage sequences." The piece "Matte's Universal Symphony of Sinners," seen here, uses interconnectedness in a captivating way.

11
this bold graphic

Oriel Ceballos Oriel Ceballos

Oriel Ceballos
11
this bold graphic

Oriel Ceballos Oriel Ceballos

Ceballos is an NYC-based artist who sells his work on streets all around the city. If you're not in the 212 you can still get your hands on one of his archival ink prints via his site. This print "Accept the Gift" is available there.

12
this astro-loving image

Gwendolyn Parris Gwendolyn Parris

Gwendolyn Parris
12
this astro-loving image

Gwendolyn Parris Gwendolyn Parris

Credit: Gwendolyn Parris

Parris is a Los Angeles artist who showcases the beauty of the human body in many pieces. "Scorpio in Venus" is available on Artist Sourced.

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13
this homage to the it bag

Osaze Akil

Osaze Akil
13
this homage to the it bag

Osaze Akil

Credit: Osaze Akil

Akil is an Atlanta-based artist whose work, "takes a contemporary view on black divinity, pulling from traditional African cultures, spirituality, and the intersection of blackness and fashion." This print "Revolutionized Luxury" features a staple of black fashion, the well sought-after Telfar bag. It's available on the Osaze Akil site.

14
this warm-toned painting

Aslur Aslur

Aslur
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this warm-toned painting

Aslur Aslur

Credit: Aslur

Through a unique abstract perspective, this artist's work seeks to express the daily hindrances the black community faces. "Untitled Mood" is available on Aslur's site.

15
this image for everyone who misses summer

Leoni's Studio Leoni's Studio

Leoni's Studio
15
this image for everyone who misses summer

Leoni's Studio Leoni's Studio

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Credit: Leoni's Studio

Uma Leoni is a California-based artist whose styles include scribbilism and line art. She cites this piece "HEAT" as her favorite, and the print is available on her website.

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16
this photo that will have everyone staring

Jamari Bond Jamari Bond

Jamari Bond
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this photo that will have everyone staring

Jamari Bond Jamari Bond

Bond is a photographer from San Francisco, CA who has prints of his photos, like this one "Salt I" which is available for purchase on his site.

17
this whirlwind piece

Sheldon Armani Sheldon Armani

Sheldon Armani
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this whirlwind piece

Sheldon Armani Sheldon Armani

Credit: Armani Arts

The abstract acrylic creations from this artist will add depth to any room. This print "Love in Nature" is available on the Armani Arts site.

Headshot of Annabel Iwegbue
Annabel Iwegbue

Annabel Iwegbue is an assistant editor at Cosmopolitan who covers lifestyle, beauty, and astrology. Just, you know, all of the things. Before joining Cosmo, she wrote for Harper's Bazaar, The Knockturnal, and Black Film. You can check out some of Annabel’s work here and, also find her on Instagram and Twitter. (Both platforms are dedicated to her love for Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter).

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