Discover Black Art and Artisans

Updated Jan 26, 2024

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Celebrate Black History Month and check out the DIA Shop’s unique curation of works by Black artists and Black-owned companies. Plus, browse a brand-new selection of books, art prints, totes, and more, designed to accompany the DIA show Regeneration: Black Cinema 1898 – 1971, opening Feb. 4! 

Black is Beautiful Tee 

A simple tee with a powerful message that promotes Black culture and positivity. 

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Black is Beautiful t-shirt

$59.95 ($53.96 for DIA members) 

Regeneration poster

$39.95 ($35.96 for DIA members) 

Regeneration exhibition poster 12 x 18 in.

Hang the Regeneration poster somewhere you’ll see it every day for a reminder of the trailblazing history and creativity of Black filmmaking. 

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Something Good Kiss Tote 

The image on this tote is taken from a film made over 125 years ago, and depicts what’s thought to be the earliest recorded imagery of Black intimacy. Learn the incredible story in the Regeneration show. 

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Something Good Kiss Tote

$49.95 ($44.96 for DIA members) 

Black is beautiful onesie

$29.95 ($26.96 for DIA members)

Black is Beautiful Onesie 

For the next generation, a onesie with a powerful message that promotes Black culture and positivity. 

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Regeneration: Black Cinema 1898–1971 

No matter how many times you come to Regeneration (we hope it’s a lot!), there’s always more to know. Dive in with the show's beautifully produced, deeply researched catalog. 

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Regeneration: Black Cinema, 1898–1971 catalog

$49.95 ($44.96 for DIA members)

Jazz Masks Floor Mat

$36.95 ($33.26 for DIA members)  

Jazz Masks Floor Mat 

Protect your floors and boost your mood with this colorful, durable mat featuring designs by Black artist D.D. Ike. 

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The Piper 11 x 14 in. print 

Elevate any space with an archival print of Hughie Lee-Smith's The Piper, a quintessential work in the DIA's collection.

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In-stock and ready to ship print of The Piper, 1953, by Hughie Lee-Smith.

$19.95 ($17.96 for DIA members)  

Officer of the Hussars Playing Cards

$39.95 ($35.96 for DIA members)  

Officer of the Hussars deck of cards

A DIA Shop in-store exclusive! Hold a masterpiece in your hands with these cards featuring Kehinde Wiley’s magnificent Officer of the Hussars (and visit the original painting, on view in the DIA)! 

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Believe House Sculpture by Donald Calloway 

Detroit-based artist Donald Calloway has been making found-object sculptures for more than 30 years. This one-of-a-kind piece emanates joy and creative passion. 

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Believe House Sculpture by Donald Calloway

$500 ($450 for DIA members)  

Life Doesn't Frighten Me

$21.99 ($19.79 for DIA members) 

Life Doesn't Frighten Me  

Maya Angelou’s words plus Jean-Michel Basquiat’s images make for a children’s book that transcends generations. 

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Illustrated Black History 

This gorgeously illustrated book profiles 145 Black pioneers, from world-famous names (Aretha Franklin, James Baldwin) to lesser-known figures who made important contributions to Black history (documentarian Madeline Anderson, astronaut Guion S. Bluford, the first Black person to travel into space). 

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Illustrated Black History

$40 ($36 for DIA members)