Mahogany Gallery Celebrates a Dynamic Week at the PIGMENTED Black Fine Art Fair in Chicago
Artist Kevin Williams (WAK) speaks to New Jersey based artist Donta Muse and Thomas Williams at the Mahogany Gallery booth
Chicago, IL — November 2025.
In celebration of “Black Fine Art Month” in October 2025, Mahogany Gallery proudly reflected on an extraordinary four days at the PIGMENTED Black Fine Art Fair, held October 29 – November 2 in Chicago. As a gallerist dedicated to uplifting and amplifying Black visual artists, Chicago’s inagural Black-led fine art fair offered an unforgettable opportunity to showcase powerful works, engage new and seasoned collectors, and connect with artists and art lovers from across the nation.
The fair brought together an inspiring mix of art collectors, curators, cultural patrons, interior designers, and art appreciators representing cities such as New York, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Detroit, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, and the entire Chicagoland region. Their enthusiasm and genuine interest in the stories behind each piece further affirmed the growing national momentum surrounding Black contemporary art.
“Torso” - Brad Lee
Mahogany Gallery Highlights
Mahogany Gallery presented a compelling lineup of artists whose works sparked meaningful dialogue throughout the fair:
Nate Austin, whose monumental painting The Weight of A Nation drew steady crowds for its striking symbolism and commentary on collective responsibility and resilience.
Della Wells, represented through her evocative Black women collage series, a deeply narrative body of work that celebrates identity, memory, and the power of imaginative storytelling.
Amiah Mims, whose energetic mixed-media abstracts Collide 1 and Collide 2 captivated viewers with their layered texture and bold color harmonies.
Scott Terry, debuting his dynamic mixed-media work Breakthrough, which resonated with collectors for its themes of transformation, emergence, and spiritual forward motion.
Terrible Tony, whose lively and culturally relevant piece Say Drake.. became a conversation starter among fairgoers for its humorous yet insightful take on contemporary culture.
These artists not only showcased the breadth of Black creative expression but also highlighted Mahogany Gallery’s commitment to representing voices that challenge, uplift, and expand the narrative of Black art.
Building Connections Across the Art Community
Across the four days, I had the privilege of meeting collectors and enthusiasts from all over the country—each with their own motivations and personal stories that shaped how they connected with the work. Many returned multiple times to revisit pieces, ask deeper questions, and reflect on the artists’ intentions. Their engagement reinforced the importance of cultivating relationships rooted in trust, education, and shared appreciation for Black cultural production.
Equally inspiring were the conversations with local Chicago-area art lovers, many of whom expressed gratitude for fairs like PIGMENTED that intentionally center Black artists. Their excitement about discovering new voices—along with their eagerness to support and collect—created an electric atmosphere that carried through the entire weekend.
A Celebration of Culture, Community, and Creative Power
The fair pulsed with energy—red dots, engaging panel discussions, artist conversations, spontaneous meetups, and collectors connecting with each other in real time. It was a testament to the fact that Black art is not simply being observed; it is being actively valued, preserved, and passed forward.
I leave this year’s PIGMENTED Fair deeply grateful for the support Mahogany Gallery received and inspired by the connections made. This event reaffirmed why cultural spaces, representation, and intentional storytelling are essential to our collective future.
Thank you to every collector, curator, artist, and supporter who visited our booth and shared in the experience.
We look forward to carrying this momentum into upcoming exhibitions, collaborations, and collector engagements throughout 2026.
See you next year as we continue to uplift and champion the brilliance of Black art—locally, nationally, and globally.
Scott Terry
Mahogany Gallery
