About Blackstar Reviews
Blackstar Reviews is an independent arts criticism publication dedicated to charting the constellations of Black creativity in the here and now.
Our Mission
We believe that thoughtful, rigorous criticism is an act of love. Every review we publish is a conversation — with the art, with the artist, and with you, our reader. We exist to amplify, interrogate, and celebrate the full spectrum of Black artistic expression.
What We Cover
From Broadway premieres to intimate off-off-Broadway productions, from major museum retrospectives to emerging gallery exhibitions, Blackstar Reviews covers the arts that move us. Theater, visual art, dance, performance — if it sparks something, we write about it.
Our Voice
We write with passion, precision, and deep respect for the craft. Our criticism is never about tearing down — it's about seeing clearly, honoring the work, and inviting deeper engagement with the art that shapes our culture.