Must-Have Gifts that Honor and Showcase Black Creativity

Updated Jan 27, 2025

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Celebrate Black History Month with gifts that reflect the vibrancy and impact of Black culture. From empowering artwork to handcrafted pieces, these items are a tribute to the essential voices and artistic visions that continue to shape our world! 

Rainbow Wall Clock

Add a pop of personality to your space with this wall clock, featuring hand-painted artwork by Jazzymade, an Atlanta-based architectural artist and designer. Celebrating bold self-expression, this cheerful accent brings charm to your office or bedroom!

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This unique wall clock showcases an original work of art that celebrates the childhood joy of wearing afro puffs

$99.95 ($89.96 for DIA members) 

Cover art for Mario Moore: The Work of Several Lifetimes

$50 ($45 for DIA members) 

Mario Moore: The Work of Several Lifetimes

Detroit native Mario Moore highlights overlooked figures in his portraits, featuring Black men and women in blue-collar roles at Princeton University. This publication highlights his journey, showcasing sketches, etchings, and paintings that challenge traditional notions of power and representation.

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Bird on Money, Basquiat Basketball

Celebrate Jean-Michel Basquiat's art with this limited edition "Bird on Money" basketball, featuring his iconic 1981 painting inspired by jazz legend Charlie Parker. This collector's item comes fully inflated in a display box. A must-have for art and sports fans!

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Special edition Jean-Michel Basquiat x Round21 basketball showcases the iconic “Bird on Money” artwork on the canvas of sport.

$199.95 ($179.96 for DIA members) 

These medium weight fleece sweatpants feature the printed image of Basquiat’s “Pez Dispenser” dinosaur on the knee of the front right leg, and a woven tag at the bottom of the right leg, featuring text pulled from Basquiat’s notebooks in his handwriting. The sweatpants are ribbed at the cuff and hem.

$135 ($121.50 for DIA members)

Pez Dispenser Sweatpants

These fleece sweatpants feature Basquiat’s "Pez Dispenser" dinosaur printed on the knee and a woven tag with text from his notebooks. Ribbed cuffs and hem add a comfortable finish to this art-inspired piece. Perfect for a bold yet casual look!

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Gold Crown Embroidered Dad Cap

This black cotton twill dad cap features Basquiat’s iconic gold crown embroidered on the front, symbolizing the artist’s celebration of Black figures as kings. With a buckle strap for the perfect fit, this cap offers a stylish and meaningful touch to any outfit.

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Black cotton twill dad cap featuring Basquiat’s iconic gold crown motif embroidered onto the front of the hat

$54.95 ($49.96 for DIA members)

A puzzle box featuring 40 colorful quilt patterns

$16.99 ($15.29 for DIA members)  

Quilts of Gee's Bend Puzzle

The Quilts of Gee's Bend 1000 piece puzzle features vibrant quilt patterns from the renowned Black community in Gee’s Bend, Alabama. These quilts reflect the resilience and creativity of generations of Black women in the American South. A one-of-a-kind and engaging addition to a puzzle enthusiast’s collection or a meaningful gift.

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Mickalene Thomas

This comprehensive monograph on Mickalene Thomas explores her influential body of work across painting, collage, photography, and immersive installations. With a focus on themes of gender, race, beauty, and self-image, this book offers an in-depth look at her groundbreaking career and empowering artistic vision. A must-read for art enthusiasts!

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Cover art for Mickalene Thomas

$125 ($112.50 for DIA members)  

Harmony by local Detroit artist Onzie Deandre Norman. Crafted from wood, paper, spray paint, sand, and resin on wood

$1,200 ($1,080 for DIA members)  

Harmony, Onzie Norman

Onzie Deandre Norman, a self-taught mixed media artist from Detroit, creates unique pieces using wood, paper, spray paint, sand, and resin. This artwork reflects his skill in combining materials for bold, distinctive pieces. Norman’s work has been showcased at major venues, including the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History and the National Afro-American Museum.

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My Hair, My Crown

My Hair, My Crown is a charming board book with rhyming text and vibrant illustrations celebrating a variety of Black hairstyles. The surprise mirror on the final page invites children to embrace and celebrate their own unique hair!

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My Hair, My Crown Board Book

$12.99 ($11.69 for DIA members) 

Hand beaded earrings with color blocking of orchid, blue, red, gold, rust and black.

$99.95 ($89.96 for DIA members) 

City Block Orchid Wire Earrings, by Trecy Bleich

Add a pop of color to your ensemble with these lightweight, dangly wire earrings from artist Trecy Bleich. Hand-beaded with a vibrant mix of colors, these earrings pay homage to her mother, whose style inspired her while growing up in rural Georgia.

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