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Isis Davis-Marks

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As seen in: Substack, Smithsonian Magazine, The Nation, RealClear Politics, Hyperallergic, Artsy, Veterans Today, The Art Newspaper, Frieze, Yale Daily News and
Covers:  Art, Culture, Politics
She/ Her | Work in @thenation @smithsonianmag @artsy @cultured_mag @hyperallergic @TheArtNewspaper @columbiajournal & elsewhere | Writer & Artist

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I'm a freelance writer and artist based in NYC. I primarily write about art and culture.

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The Artsy Vanguard 2020: Emma Amos

The Artsy Vanguard 2020: Emma Amos

Header and thumbnail image, from left to right: Emma Amos, "Targets," 1992; Emma Amos, "Will You Forget Me," …

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The Artsy Vanguard 2020: Suzanne Jackson

The Artsy Vanguard 2020: Suzanne Jackson

Header and thumbnail image, from left to right: Suzanne Jackson, "Blues Garden + Track/Back-Sea," 2010; Suzan…

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The Artsy Vanguard 2020: Ja'Tovia Gary

The Artsy Vanguard 2020: Ja'Tovia Gary

Header and thumbnail image, from left to right: Ja'Tovia Gary, still from "An Ecstatic Experience," 2015. Cou…

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These Emerging Black Artists Are the Future of Figurative Painting

These Emerging Black Artists Are the Future of Figurative Painting

Sometimes we look at figurative paintings in order to better understand ourselves. We visit museums and galle…

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How Quiltmaking's Deep Traditions Are Influencing Contemporary Art

How Quiltmaking's Deep Traditions Are Influencing Contemporary Art

This increasing recognition can be traced back to the 2002 exhibition " The Quilts of Gee's Bend" at the Muse…

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8 Must-See Shows of Black Art across the U.S. during Black History Month 2026

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By Isis Davis-Marks 
| Artsy
This Black History Month, galleries and museums across the United States are featuring Black artists who are tackling complex subjects such as housing policy, interpersonal relationships, and colonialism with nuance and visual verve. Their chosen forms range from intricate figurative paintings and vibrant color fields to lush installations and intricate assemblages.
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Guillermo Flores

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By Isis Davis-Marks 
| Communication Arts
A white owl with two large yellow probing eyes looks straight ahead. In his left hand, the bird holds a golden scale with a pine tree sitting on one balance and a disembodied heart on the other. In his right hand, the fowl brandishes a silver sword outfitted with a carefully carved handle. This is an impossible owl: he has human hands and feet and a large monocle covering his left eye.
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7 Artists Who Capture Black Dandyism, the 2025 Met Gala Theme

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By Isis Davis-Marks 
| Artsy
Every year, on the first Monday of May, celebrities and socialites don the finest fashion to walk the red carpet at the Met Gala, celebrating a major new exhibition at the Met Museum’s Costume Institute. Often, these outfits inspire obsession: In 2015, Rihanna’s outfit inspired a myriad of memes comparing her to a fried egg, and last year, South African pop star Tyla transformed into an hourglass, following 2024’s theme—“The Garden of Time”.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I was a staff opinion columnist for the Yale Daily News. The news was so integral for my development as a journalist.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No

How is social media changing news?

Social media is changing news because people have a lot more access to information. There are also more avenues to publish pieces now.

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