This luminous original artwork features two young Black men mid-dance, holding hands and gazing into each other’s eyes with joy and affection. Set against a moon-shaped theatrical prop with a carved, smiling face, their vintage attire—cuffed trousers, suspenders, and crisp shirts—evokes the fashion of the 1920s. Their closeness is mirrored by the whimsical curve of the crescent moon behind them, forming a circle of intimacy and movement.
This is not a restored vintage photo, but a newly imagined piece of artwork created to reclaim queer joy that may have been erased or never captured due to bias. It speaks to youth, celebration, and the kind of light-hearted love that history too often refused to acknowledge for LGBTQ+ Black couples.
Product Description:
Man In The Moon 01 is a jubilant celebration of queer joy, part of our Missing Art Studies collection. In this artwork, two young Black men share a whimsical, flirtatious dance under a smiling moon, in a space suspended between fantasy and memory. Their playful connection reminds us of the lightness and youth often denied representation in queer Black narratives.
This is not a reproduction but a cultural reclamation—an artwork created to honor love, movement, and the resilience of joy. Framed in sustainable pinewood and printed on premium canvas, it offers a bold and beautiful tribute to stories once erased.
Product Details:
• Cotton and polyester canvas composite with a special proprietary coating
• Sustainably sourced pinewood frame
• Available in multiple sizes and frame colors
• Horizontal, vertical, and square options available
• Sawtooth hanging hardware included
• Slight size variations of +/- 1/8" (3.2mm) may occur due to the production process
