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Imagine visuals that combine the fashion and art of the African Diaspora with the excessive and carefree elements of Black, millennial culture. Afrocentric patterns adorn melanated models as they converse and celebrate life. An alluring yet inviting vibe sets the tone of this glorious combination, brought to life in the ‘Afropresentism’ installation by an artist […]

Black science fiction books, Afrofuturistic stories, or short stories by Black authors were once unfortunately uncommon, but as of late there have been a lot more fantastic novels to introduce some diversity into this historically homogeneous genre/classification. There’s certainly been more books with wide-spread marketing efforts, which is critical, too. This list contains 50+ of ...

A conversation about radical or progressive futures in the twenty-first century clearly has to be a diverse and global one. Much more so than someone with my limited experience of the world could possibly manage. At least one component of it would have to be that current sometimes labeled Afrofuturism – even if some of

On its blog last week, the Huntington Library released previously unseen photographs of some of the late Octavia Butler’s papers, which the library catalogued after Butler’s untimely death nearly ten years ago. Included in the collection are some of Butler’s early science fiction stories, contracts, drafts, and notebooks, one of which caught the attention of...

Step into the pulsating realm of Afro-Futurism with this electrifying digital download, encapsulating the essence of lithium. A beautiful image depicting the periodic element Lithium a new way to learn the periodic table Will look stunning as a poster or framed picture in your home. Or give a gift to your friends and family, there’s nothing like a personal gift from a friend Please have a look in my shop for more periodic elements

"What are the best Afrofuturism Books of All-time?" We looked at 164 of the top Afrofuturist books, aggregating and ranking them so we could answer that very question!

Jamaica-based visual artist Ricardo Edwards says his detailed portraits are each infused with “little fragments” of his personality. If that’s the case, any meeting with him would sure to be a mind-blowing experience of beautiful renditions of Afrofuturist imaginings, as is the through-line of his work. Pulling from cultural histories, the artist’s paintings are rife […]

In 1964, at the very height of the Space Race, grade-school Edward Makuka Nkoloso announced plans to launch a rocket that would send twelve astronauts and ten cats to Mars.

Searching for facts about afrofuturism? Here are articles that provide a detailed exploration of its qualities and examples. Start reading right away!

Afrofuturism bridges many aspects of Black culture, from African mythology, art and hip-hop to politics, comic books and science.

Afrofuturism is not black sci-fi. It’s not black fantasy. It’s not an easily definable artistic genre but, rather, a sweeping, cultural aesthetic that examines issues around black representation, the black future and black agency using music, novels, visual media, history and myth to create something else entirely.

Looking for books that cater to young black girls this holiday? Well here's few you should have on your list.

"What are the best Afrofuturism Books of All-time?" We looked at 164 of the top Afrofuturist books, aggregating and ranking them so we could answer that very question!

Searching for facts about afrofuturism? Here are articles that provide a detailed exploration of its qualities and examples. Start reading right away!

Welcome to our Indigenous Artists Around the World series, which features both popular and little-known artists from the hundreds of indigenous communities across the globe. According to the...

Vintage science fiction art, pulps, paperbacks and more

Given the cultural significance of Black Panther and the universe it inhabits, we asked five visual artists to respond to the film and its themes through art and photography.