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We all know that Solange Knowles was as artistic as they come, but she's also shown us that she IS art.
Not only is she a singer, a songwriter, and an artist (plus being Beyoncé's sister doesn't hurt), but Solange has consistently shown us through artistic expression why being a Black girl is so lit. From her hair, poses, color palettes, and more, Solange is so intentional about carrying herself as a true embodiment of art. Like, can we all just be your friend?
The soulful songstress, who literally led a revolution of #ReclaimingOurTime with A Seat At the Table, was recently named Harvard University's Artist of the Year, and will accept the honor on March 3. Yasss sis! Honestly, we couldn't think of a better recipient for such an award, as Solange has embodied the essence of black womanhood for so many. Last year, she was one of Glamour's Woman of the Year honorees, Billboard's Women in Music Impact recipient, as well as had an entire exhibit on black womanhood at London's renowned Tate Modern. So yes, Solange is literally #goals.
One thing we absolutely love about her is how she is just a carefree black girl empowering other carefree black girls through intention. And what better way to do that than through exemplifying the black woman as art? Here are 10 times Solange did just that.
Little Red Corvette
Solange covering Surface Magazine in patent red leather was nothing short of magical Black girl excellence.
Queen Things
Everyone remembers when Solange told Evening Standard magazine, "Don't touch my hair" after an edited photo in the publication emerged. And we all agreed because those are #facts.
Cranes In The Sky
Do you guys remember her Saturday Night Live performance? Do you remember her artistic wreath she wore that literally made her look like a goddess?
Kiss The Bride
Only Solange can pull off this creative all-white bridal look and photoshoot under a New Orleans bridge. We're not even sure what the vibe is, but we feel it so intensely.
Black & White
For Bust magazine, the songstress' white eyeshadow, curly kinks, and constructed dress is nothing less than what we'd see in a museum.
Big Hair Don't Care
You can immediately see why this is art in the purest form—her big, unapologetic hair proves that black hair is powerful.
Glitter & Gold
Knowles' A Seat At the Table shook us all up, especially with the visuals. Here, she literally is embodying the gold that black girls drip in.
Don't Touch My Hair
An ode to African hair, nostalgic to our childhood, and just downright black excellence? Solange's hairstyles throughout the visuals of A Seat At the Table struck a beautiful nerve in our community.
Blonde
What better way to strut her beautiful blonde hair than a tribute to Khalessi vibes? Solange shows us all that black hair is literally an art form used to carry our history and legacy!
Denim Daze
Who can make Calvin Klein look as cool as our modern-day hipster? Solange undeniably stands out and proves that any and everything can be an artist's forum.
What has been your favorite Solange moment?
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