Mack’s journey into the art world began with a simple but powerful moment—a second-grade field trip to The Met.
“I fell in love with art during that visit,” she recalled.
That early spark ignited a passion for storytelling and representation that would eventually lead her to curating exhibitions centered around Black voices.
The Art of Storytelling
- Her path became clearer during her time at the Tanya Weddemire Gallery, where gallerist Tanya Weddemire encouraged her to assist with exhibitions.
- “That’s when I fell in love with curating and the power of storytelling through art,” Mack said.
As a Black woman in a predominantly white art world, Mack’s perspective has been deeply shaped by her experiences.
She curated her first exhibition, I Got A Story To Tell, in February, a tribute to her maternal grandmother and a celebration of Black women’s complexity and resilience.
“More often than not, you’re the only one in the room,” she shared.
“That reality fuels my mission to champion Black women artists.”
The Art of Tati Was Born
In addition to curating, Mack founded The Art of Tati, initially a blog born from her experiences feeling isolated in gallery and museum spaces.
“Representation matters deeply to me,” she said.
“I created The Art of Tati to let Black and Brown people know they belong in these spaces too.”
The initiative has since grown into a community, with Mack hosting museum meet-ups designed to foster connection, education, and a sense of belonging.
“My hope is that people feel seen and leave with new relationships,” she said.
The Art of Tatianna Mack’s Creative Vision
When it comes to curating, Mack’s creative vision is intentional and layered.
Each exhibition tells a different story depending on the theme, but her core mission remains steady: challenging stereotypes and broadening narratives.
“When I curated I Got A Story To Tell, I wanted to push back against the limited narratives placed on Black women,” she explained.
“We are far more than society’s narrow boxes—we’re complex, brilliant, and fully human.”
Tatianna Mack With Community at the Center
Emerging Black artists remain central to Mack’s work.
She is particularly passionate about amplifying artists such as Blu Murphy, Moses Salihou, and Brittney S.
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