NFL Highlights BIPOC Talent Through Artist Replay Program, Miami Art Week Showcase

By Shawn Grant, The Source
November 6, 2024

The NFL’s 2024 Artist Replay program is spotlighting BIPOC and emerging artists throughout the season, concluding with a gallery showcase during Miami Art Week on Dec. 7. This year’s program includes Brooklyn-based artist Sophia Yeshi, who created a special piece honoring Baltimore Ravens icon Ray Lewis. The artwork will be part of a December event at Art Basel, celebrating the intersection of football and diverse artistic expression.

 

Curated by renowned photographer Cam Kirk, who has worked with hip-hop stars like Megan Thee Stallion and Migos, Artist Replay features five unique artists, each crafting football-inspired pieces. Selected artists include Cristina Martinez, Julian Gaines, Sophia Yeshi, Murjoni Merriweather, and Mike Ham, representing mediums from illustration to sculpture.