Featuring (Back L to R): Java, Malaika Temba, Jordan Allen, Coco Villa, Marcelline Mandeng Featuring (Front L to R): Oluwaseni Akinyemi, Kemi Schleicher, Angela Pilgrim, kiarita, Joseph Edgar

Introducing the 2025 cohort of Good Black Art's 𝗕𝗘𝗬𝗢𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗢𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛𝗦.

Each Monday at the start of New York Art Week, we introduce a new cohort of NYC-based artists—10 talents who bring a rich mix of mediums, experiences, and intentions to our community. These are the ones to watch: artists who not only excel in their craft but lead by example, helping shape the future of the arts ecosystem.

2025 Cohort of 𝗕𝗘𝗬𝗢𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗢𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛𝗦. Captured by Alverson Layne.

In past years, we’ve focused on challenging the often romanticized aspects of the art world and highlighting emerging artists at the start of their careers. That remains important—but as we move through more uncertain times, there’s a renewed urgency to equip our artists with something deeper: a strong foundation of self.

2025 Cohort of 𝗕𝗘𝗬𝗢𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗢𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛𝗦. Captured by Alverson Layne.

Throughout this campaign, you’ll hear how these artists are tuning into their inner voices—not just to create, but to navigate life. In doing so, they offer advice to their peers on how to better understand, love, and be themselves. Because that—above all—is the key to expanding how we see ourselves and our place in the world.

Follow the campaign and learn more about each artist.