Celebrate Black History Month with the DIA Shop’s curated gift collection, featuring bold art, powerful stories and distinctive keepsakes that honor Black identity and creativity. From prints of popular artwork by Detroit artists to apparel inspired by work from Mickalene Thomas and Jean-Michele Basquiat, there’s something for everyone.
Mickalene Afro Goddess Hoodie
Inspired by Mickalene Thomas’s Afro Goddess, this unisex hoodie’s bold print celebrates strength, beauty, and self-expression. Made from 100% combed cotton.
$159.95 ($143.96 for DIA members)
$500 ($450 for DIA members)
Spectral Rhythms, Charles McGee Print
Created in collaboration with Detroit-based art gallery Louis Buhl & Co., this limited edition screenprint features Detroit artist Charles McGee’s Spectral Rhythms. This pivotal work from the 1970s showcases the artist’s exploration of color using an 8-color split fountain print process.
Sista Said
These vibrant postcards from letterpress printer Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr., celebrate powerful words from Black women—from Sojourner Truth to Rosa Parks, from Harriet Tubman to Nina Simone.
$22.95 ($20.66 for DIA members)
$79.95 ($71.96 for DIA members)
Basquiat Pez Slate Blue T-Shirt
Featuring Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Pez Dispenser, this medium weight cotton T-shirt wraps the beloved dinosaur from front to back and includes a woven tag with the artist’s handwritten text.
Life Doesn't Frighten Me (25th Anniv.)
Maya Angelou’s legendary poem and Jean-Michel Basquiat’s dynamic illustrations come together in this inspiring book about bravery, imagination, and inner strength.
$21.99 ($19.79 for DIA members)
$22.95 ($16.99 for DIA members)
Romare Bearden: Up at Minton's Puzzle
Romare Bearden’s Up at Minton’s captures the rhythm and spirit of Harlem jazz, celebrating music as a source of connection, joy, and creative energy. Reproduced as a 1,000-piece puzzle, it’s a rewarding challenge and a thoughtful gift for art lovers and puzzle fans.
Basquiat Icons Soccer Ball
This special edition Round21 soccer ball features iconic symbols from Jean-Michel Basquiat’s work, bringing his art into the world of sports. Standard size 5 with a 100% TPU cover, presented in a display box.
$149.95 ($134.96 for DIA members)
$19.95 ($17.96 for DIA members)
The Council, Mario Moore 11x14 Print
Picture this—Detroit artist Mario Moore’s The Council (2021), a celebration of black identity, on your wall at home or in the office. Printed on archival paper with UV-resistant inks, this 11 × 14 print is ready to frame and enjoy.
