Fum Fum KO is a filmmaker. She recently began directing and producing a wonderful new documentary web series titled, "Art is Cool," where she interviews and profiles the work of a Black woman artists. The first episode is up, and it features Austin, Texas based mixed media visual artist, Beth Consetta Rubel.

Visual artist Kara Walker's latest work is housed in an abandoned sugar factory in Brooklyn, New York. In it, Walker created a huge sugar sphinx and a handful of statues as an ode to those whose labor has been exploited historically.

In this video, she explains how the idea for the sphinx came to her, and you'll get a behind the scenes look at how the marvelous creation was constructed. The work is on display until July 6.

Black women visual artists rarely get their due. Lady Millard is a name you should know. She's a New York based artist who primarily creates portraits.

In this video, Lady Millard explains her work and inspirations.