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When times feel as dark as the midnight sky, it is best to live in vivid color – even if it is only in your mind. Tap into those ocean blues and crimsons that surround you. Social media has opened the door to a variety of visual artists who live in color; you know those super creative graphic designers, painters, photographers and other mix-media professionals who can illuminate the world with one stroke of paint or one click of their camera. These artists are curating work that touch upon the black experience in a way that is truly amazing. Today, we are brightening up the mood of our readers with some spectacular artwork by some of our favorite artists from Instagram. Take a peek at the visuals of brilliant Afro artists from around the sphere. Get your creative fix with these 12 stunning pieces of artwork that not only tell a story about the beauty of black people, but also about the beauty of life.

The Black Art Gallery: 12 Stunning Pieces Of Artwork

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“Africa is known to have a very rich culture. Black as the night is black, Black like the depths of Africa, Black is beautiful in every shades and sizes. We are strong, we don’t give up!, we are go-setters by nature. Black ladies are queens. Black women were created of brown sugar and warm honey, the sweetest thing to bless the earth, be wary  of anyone who says otherwise. Appreciate who you are as Africans and Africa! herself.” by @texzone / Akintobi Akintayo