The first exhibition to consider photography’s impact on a cultural and aesthetic movement that celebrated Black history, identity, and beauty. As Black Americans continued their struggle for political liberation and self-determination in the late 1950’s and early 1960’s, a group of artists, poets, musicians, playwrights, and filmmakers united around a new approach—art. Using creative mediums to express messages of Black empowerment and advance social justice, their efforts became known as the Black Arts Movement, often considered the cultural arm of the Black Power Movement. Photography was central to the movement, attracting all kinds of artists—from street photographers and photojournalists to painters and graphic designers. This expansive exhibition presents 150 examples by over 100 artists. Explore the radical vision shaped by generations of artists including Billy Abernathy, Romare Bearden, Kwame Brathwaite, Roy DeCarava, Doris Derby, Emory Douglas, Barkley Hendricks, Barbara McCullough, Betye Saar, and Ming Smith. See how they both shaped and documented the Black Arts Movement.

Washington D.C.

United States

Searching for information and tickets regarding Photography and the Black Arts Movement, 1955–1985 | The National Gallery taking place in Washington D.C. on Sep 21, 2025–Jan 4, 2026 (UTC-5)? Trip.com has you covered. Check the dates, itineraries, and other information about Photography and the Black Arts Movement, 1955–1985 | The National Gallery now! Trip.com has also prepared more similar exciting activities and discounted flight and hotel packages.

Photography and the Black Arts Movement, 1955–1985 | The National Gallery: Tickets, Dates & Itineraries | Trip.com

Photography and the Black Arts Movement, 1955–1985 | The National Gallery

Photography and the Black Arts Movement, 1955–1985

Photography and the Black Arts Movement, 1955–1985 | Trip.com

null | Trip.com

Spread the word! Share your result with friends and discover their opinions!

Themed exhibition halls

Exhibitions

The National Gallery

Best Things to Do

_CF***29

I was lucky to meet the beautiful girl Feifei, who patiently explained the treasures in the museum to the children. She helped us sort out the painting styles and characteristics of painters from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance and the rise of Impressionism. Great explanation, great girl! The partner chosen by Ctrip is still reliable!

Four Seasons Hotel Washington, D.C.

Near Georgetown|Georgetown, Washington D.C.

Luxury Hotels

Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

Near The White House|The Mall, Washington D.C.

United States Capitol

Historic buildings

Night view

生长在海边的果果

The Capitol building needs to make an appointment to buy tickets in advance to visit. Arrive on time according to the requirements. There are many people. Be sure to have an advance amount to not affect the itinerary. You can make an appointment for a Chinese tour in advance. Although it is a Chinese tour, it is also a foreigner tour guide who speaks English and uses a translator to translate it into Chinese to play it for us. It is very interesting. The interior of the Capitol is also very good from the perspective of the building itself. You must explain it when you go in and visit.

The White House

泰迪小熊

Came here on September 22, 2017.

I heard that the White House has not been open to the public since 9/11. When we went there, we could only watch it from a distance outside the fence, so the White House became a boring landmark. We took a tourist check-in photo to end our visit.

There is a big pine tree on the south side of the White House. I didn&rsquo;t expect it to be a &quot;landmark&quot; as well, the &quot;National Christmas Tree&quot;... Well, it seems that we should choose to visit during Christmas.

Rosewood Washington DC

The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, Washington, D.C.

Park Hyatt Washington DC

Near The White House|West End, Washington D.C.

Lincoln Memorial

_We***42

[Value for money] It is open 24 hours a day and is free. Although we went there at 6 o&#39;clock, it gets dark early in winter. But the momentum is still there.

But why do I feel that the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall in Taipei is so similar to the Lincoln Memorial!

[Scenery] It is magnificent! Facing the Washington Monument! At this moment, I suddenly remembered Chairman Mao&#39;s poem &quot;The country is so beautiful, attracting countless heroes to compete for it!

Washington Monument

铨上风满楼

Washington DC monument is one of the landmark buildings in Washington DC... It was built to commemorate the first president of the United States, George Washington. This stone monument was once the tallest building in the world... Today, it is still the tallest stone obelisk in the world...

National Gallery of Art

陌染MM

The National Gallery of Art is located in Washington, D.C. and is managed by the Smithsonian Institution. The building itself is divided into two buildings, east and west, which can be connected by underground passages or across the street on the ground. It also includes a sculpture park. The museum is free to visit and is closed on Sundays.

I originally went there for Leonardo da Vinci&#39;s original works, but when I arrived, I found that the exhibition part of Leonardo da Vinci&#39;s original works was not open, which was a pity. There are more than 40,000 products in the entire exhibition hall, from the European Middle Ages to the modern era, including oil paintings, sculptures, prints, sketches, etc. There are exhibits. It takes about 1 hour to visit here. There is a coffee shop inside. You can take a map to see the specific location.

Photography and the Black Arts Movement, 1955–1985 | The National Gallery

Details

Vote

Are you interested in Photography and the Black Arts Movement, 1955–1985?

Recommended Products for Photography and the Black Arts Movement, 1955–1985 | The National Gallery

Photography and the Black Arts Movement, 1955–1985

The National Gallery

Four Seasons Hotel Washington, D.C.

Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

United States Capitol

The White House

ColumbusWashington D.C.

Rosewood Washington DC

The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, Washington, D.C.

Park Hyatt Washington DC

Lincoln Memorial

Washington Monument

National Gallery of Art

Photography and the Black Arts Movement, 1955–1985 | The National Gallery

Details

Vote

Are you interested in Photography and the Black Arts Movement, 1955–1985?

Recommended Products for Photography and the Black Arts Movement, 1955–1985 | The National Gallery

Photography and the Black Arts Movement, 1955–1985

The National Gallery

Four Seasons Hotel Washington, D.C.

Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

United States Capitol

The White House

ColumbusWashington D.C.

Rosewood Washington DC

The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, Washington, D.C.

Park Hyatt Washington DC

Lincoln Memorial

Washington Monument

National Gallery of Art

More contents about Washington D.C.