Black Music

Rashid Johnson's "Black Music" combines acrylic paint on black ceramic tile with an assemblage of culturally significant materials including vinyl records, space rock, shea butter, and book and album covers. The work exemplifies Johnson's practice of layering references to Black culture, spirituality, and sensory experience, creating a tactile and visually rich exploration of music's role in Black identity and consciousness. By incorporating organic and everyday materials alongside art historical gestures, Johnson invites viewers to consider how music, texture, and cultural memory intersect as embodied forms of knowledge and resistance.