Honored to be part of such an important exhibition. On view TOMORROW @ngadc Woodblock printing in progress ✨#asmr Watch artist @latoyahobbs’ process as she recreates the work of one of the most important defining of the 20th century, Elizabeth Catlett. Through her bold prints and sculptures, Catlett created art in service to her people, shining a light on injustice and celebrating the strength of her heritage. The sculpture that inspired this print was deeply personal—it’s a portrait of @naimamora, one of Catlett’s twin granddaughters, taken during a summer visit to her home in Cuernavaca, Mexico. You can see this woodblock print, along with the original sculpture that inspired it, at our new exhibition, “Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist,” opening this Sunday in our East Building. #PrintLikeAGreat #contemporaryartist #contrmporaryart #printmaking #woodcut #relief #portraits #worksonpaper #latoyahobbs #elizabethcatlett #nationalgalleryofart
I’m thrilled to share that the National Gallery of Art @ngadc contracted me to be featured in the video essay, Print Like a Great: Elizabeth Catlett. In this project, I created a portrait of Catlett’s granddaughter, Model, Actor and Author Naima Mora @naimamora, to demonstrate the relief printmaking process in honor of the work and legacy of Elizabeth Catlett. Following the journey of Catlett’s life, I was able to travel to Mexico City and Cuernavaca, Mexico to visit the Catlett-Mora Estate and learn more about her life and the broader history of printmaking in Mexico. This project was orchestrated in conjunction with the NGA’s installment of the traveling exhibition, Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist and All That It Implies. As an added bonus to what has been a life-changing experience, my woodcut, Dahlias for Naima, will be on display in the exhibition, accompanied by a time-lapse video of my process. The exhibit opens THIS WEEKEND (March 9th) and runs through July 6, 2025. On April 5th, I’ll be in the gallery for a brief Q&A about Dahlias for Niama at 1:30 pm. Click the link in my bio to watch the full time lapse video which can be found on the NGA’s YouTube channel! I feel so blessed to have been asked to go on this journey and I’ll share more about this extraordinary experience over the coming weeks. Special thanks to the NGA film and production teams and to Naima for being such a vital part of this process! #contemporaryartist #contrmporaryart #printmaking #woodcut #relief #portraits #worksonpaper #latoyahobbs #elizabethcatlett #nationalgalleryofart
I’m thrilled to share that the National Gallery of Art @ngadc contracted me to be featured in the video essay, Print Like a Great: Elizabeth Catlett. In this project, I created a portrait of Catlett’s granddaughter, Model, Actor and Author Naima Mora @naimamora, to demonstrate the relief printmaking process in honor of the work and legacy of Elizabeth Catlett. Following the journey of Catlett’s life, I was able to travel to Mexico City and Cuernavaca, Mexico to visit the Catlett-Mora Estate and learn more about her life and the broader history of printmaking in Mexico. This project was orchestrated in conjunction with the NGA’s installment of the traveling exhibition, Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist and All That It Implies. As an added bonus to what has been a life-changing experience, my woodcut, Dahlias for Naima, will be on display in the exhibition, accompanied by a time-lapse video of my process. The exhibit opens THIS WEEKEND (March 9th) and runs through July 6, 2025. On April 5th, I’ll be in the gallery for a brief Q&A about Dahlias for Niama at 1:30 pm. Click the link in my bio to watch the full time lapse video which can be found on the NGA’s YouTube channel! I feel so blessed to have been asked to go on this journey and I’ll share more about this extraordinary experience over the coming weeks. Special thanks to the NGA film and production teams and to Naima for being such a vital part of this process! #contemporaryartist #contrmporaryart #printmaking #woodcut #relief #portraits #worksonpaper #latoyahobbs #elizabethcatlett #nationalgalleryofart
I’m thrilled to share that the National Gallery of Art @ngadc contracted me to be featured in the video essay, Print Like a Great: Elizabeth Catlett. In this project, I created a portrait of Catlett’s granddaughter, Model, Actor and Author Naima Mora @naimamora, to demonstrate the relief printmaking process in honor of the work and legacy of Elizabeth Catlett. Following the journey of Catlett’s life, I was able to travel to Mexico City and Cuernavaca, Mexico to visit the Catlett-Mora Estate and learn more about her life and the broader history of printmaking in Mexico. This project was orchestrated in conjunction with the NGA’s installment of the traveling exhibition, Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist and All That It Implies. As an added bonus to what has been a life-changing experience, my woodcut, Dahlias for Naima, will be on display in the exhibition, accompanied by a time-lapse video of my process. The exhibit opens THIS WEEKEND (March 9th) and runs through July 6, 2025. On April 5th, I’ll be in the gallery for a brief Q&A about Dahlias for Niama at 1:30 pm. Click the link in my bio to watch the full time lapse video which can be found on the NGA’s YouTube channel! I feel so blessed to have been asked to go on this journey and I’ll share more about this extraordinary experience over the coming weeks. Special thanks to the NGA film and production teams and to Naima for being such a vital part of this process! #contemporaryartist #contrmporaryart #printmaking #woodcut #relief #portraits #worksonpaper #latoyahobbs #elizabethcatlett #nationalgalleryofart
This is 41… Happy Birthday me 🥰 surrounded by love and love and love! Following the guidance of the sun on this elliptical journey through the cosmos, planted on earth, dreaming with the moon… everyday journeying deeper into my heart and falling in love with the girl I meet there! Thank you my loved ones for helping me celebrate and for allowing me to see myself in your eyes and in your hearts!
This is 41… Happy Birthday me 🥰 surrounded by love and love and love! Following the guidance of the sun on this elliptical journey through the cosmos, planted on earth, dreaming with the moon… everyday journeying deeper into my heart and falling in love with the girl I meet there! Thank you my loved ones for helping me celebrate and for allowing me to see myself in your eyes and in your hearts!
This is 41… Happy Birthday me 🥰 surrounded by love and love and love! Following the guidance of the sun on this elliptical journey through the cosmos, planted on earth, dreaming with the moon… everyday journeying deeper into my heart and falling in love with the girl I meet there! Thank you my loved ones for helping me celebrate and for allowing me to see myself in your eyes and in your hearts!
This is 41… Happy Birthday me 🥰 surrounded by love and love and love! Following the guidance of the sun on this elliptical journey through the cosmos, planted on earth, dreaming with the moon… everyday journeying deeper into my heart and falling in love with the girl I meet there! Thank you my loved ones for helping me celebrate and for allowing me to see myself in your eyes and in your hearts!
This is 41… Happy Birthday me 🥰 surrounded by love and love and love! Following the guidance of the sun on this elliptical journey through the cosmos, planted on earth, dreaming with the moon… everyday journeying deeper into my heart and falling in love with the girl I meet there! Thank you my loved ones for helping me celebrate and for allowing me to see myself in your eyes and in your hearts!
This is 41… Happy Birthday me 🥰 surrounded by love and love and love! Following the guidance of the sun on this elliptical journey through the cosmos, planted on earth, dreaming with the moon… everyday journeying deeper into my heart and falling in love with the girl I meet there! Thank you my loved ones for helping me celebrate and for allowing me to see myself in your eyes and in your hearts!
This is 41… Happy Birthday me 🥰 surrounded by love and love and love! Following the guidance of the sun on this elliptical journey through the cosmos, planted on earth, dreaming with the moon… everyday journeying deeper into my heart and falling in love with the girl I meet there! Thank you my loved ones for helping me celebrate and for allowing me to see myself in your eyes and in your hearts!
This is 41… Happy Birthday me 🥰 surrounded by love and love and love! Following the guidance of the sun on this elliptical journey through the cosmos, planted on earth, dreaming with the moon… everyday journeying deeper into my heart and falling in love with the girl I meet there! Thank you my loved ones for helping me celebrate and for allowing me to see myself in your eyes and in your hearts!
This is 41… Happy Birthday me 🥰 surrounded by love and love and love! Following the guidance of the sun on this elliptical journey through the cosmos, planted on earth, dreaming with the moon… everyday journeying deeper into my heart and falling in love with the girl I meet there! Thank you my loved ones for helping me celebrate and for allowing me to see myself in your eyes and in your hearts!
“Dahlias for Naima” by the amazing Latoya Hobbs in collaboration with The National Gallery Of Art… honoring the masterful form of print making and the legacy of my grandmother, La Maestra “Elizabeth Catlett” On view now! Woodblock printing in progress ✨#asmr Watch artist @latoyahobbs’ process as she recreates the work of one of the most defining artists of the 20th century, Elizabeth Catlett. Through her bold prints and sculptures, Catlett created art in service to her people, shining a light on injustice and celebrating the strength of her heritage. The sculpture that inspired this print was deeply personal—it’s a portrait of @naimamora, one of Catlett’s twin granddaughters, taken during a summer visit to her home in Cuernavaca, Mexico. You can see this woodblock print, along with the original sculpture that inspired it, at our new exhibition, “Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist,” opening this Sunday in our East Building. #printlikeagreat
C H I C A G O Hits! Hosting @theoxjam , segment on @spotlightwgn , a visit to see Frida @ The Art Institute of Chicago, Mr. Beef where they shot The Bear, a walking tour with the homies 🌺🌷🍕💕 see you soon Chicago!
C H I C A G O Hits! Hosting @theoxjam , segment on @spotlightwgn , a visit to see Frida @ The Art Institute of Chicago, Mr. Beef where they shot The Bear, a walking tour with the homies 🌺🌷🍕💕 see you soon Chicago!
C H I C A G O Hits! Hosting @theoxjam , segment on @spotlightwgn , a visit to see Frida @ The Art Institute of Chicago, Mr. Beef where they shot The Bear, a walking tour with the homies 🌺🌷🍕💕 see you soon Chicago!
C H I C A G O Hits! Hosting @theoxjam , segment on @spotlightwgn , a visit to see Frida @ The Art Institute of Chicago, Mr. Beef where they shot The Bear, a walking tour with the homies 🌺🌷🍕💕 see you soon Chicago!
C H I C A G O Hits! Hosting @theoxjam , segment on @spotlightwgn , a visit to see Frida @ The Art Institute of Chicago, Mr. Beef where they shot The Bear, a walking tour with the homies 🌺🌷🍕💕 see you soon Chicago!
C H I C A G O Hits! Hosting @theoxjam , segment on @spotlightwgn , a visit to see Frida @ The Art Institute of Chicago, Mr. Beef where they shot The Bear, a walking tour with the homies 🌺🌷🍕💕 see you soon Chicago!
On my trip to Chicago… @josephvalente and I reunite for a trip to the famous Giordano’s Pizza! After our well received segment on TVeeeeee
March is Women’s History Month and we’re celebrating with The Ladies’ Night Jam! Actor, author and top model Naima Mora is co-hosting with Chicago’s very own S-O-S!! Pull up Friday, March 28th at VU Rooftop for a special all women’s lineup featuring performances by NaomiG, Starlet, Yana Renea and headlined by Chanelle Tru!! For this special edition, we’re offering a VIP experience before the performances with an intimate conversation and Q&A with Naima talking about her experience at as multi-hyphenate with a career spanning over 20 years. Tickets available now in bio! #TheOxJam #TheLadiesNightJam #VURooftop #ChicagoRooftops #WomensHistoryMonth #ThingsToDoInChicago
March is Women’s History Month and we’re celebrating with The Ladies’ Night Jam! Actor, author and top model Naima Mora is co-hosting with Chicago’s very own S-O-S!! Pull up Friday, March 28th at VU Rooftop for a special all women’s lineup featuring performances by NaomiG, Starlet, Yana Renea and headlined by Chanelle Tru!! For this special edition, we’re offering a VIP experience before the performances with an intimate conversation and Q&A with Naima talking about her experience at as multi-hyphenate with a career spanning over 20 years. Tickets available now in bio! #TheOxJam #TheLadiesNightJam #VURooftop #ChicagoRooftops #WomensHistoryMonth #ThingsToDoInChicago
March is Women’s History Month and we’re celebrating with The Ladies’ Night Jam! Actor, author and top model Naima Mora is co-hosting with Chicago’s very own S-O-S!! Pull up Friday, March 28th at VU Rooftop for a special all women’s lineup featuring performances by NaomiG, Starlet, Yana Renea and headlined by Chanelle Tru!! For this special edition, we’re offering a VIP experience before the performances with an intimate conversation and Q&A with Naima talking about her experience at as multi-hyphenate with a career spanning over 20 years. Tickets available now in bio! #TheOxJam #TheLadiesNightJam #VURooftop #ChicagoRooftops #WomensHistoryMonth #ThingsToDoInChicago