There’s no better time to invite the world to play.

The Larkin Art Shop exists to spread the spirit of Black Joy through play and art. From prints to books, children’s literature and original handmade artifacts. Designed by Shabazz Larkin and Ashley Larkin in Nashville Tennessee, Larkin Art & Company’s vision is to build and celebrate the bridges to vibrant cultures of Black, Indigenous and People of Color. (BIPOC)

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The Thing About Bees by Shabazz Larkin

The Thing About Bees: A Love Letter by Shabazz Larkin

Hello world, I'm so happy to introduce this book to you. I would say it's near to my heart - but it is my heart. I hope you will enjoy this fun love poem to my two sons.

Here's how the publisher describes the book:
"A love poem to his two sons and a tribute to the bees that pollinate the foods we love to eat."

Read the interview from Children's Book Council Diversity Blog here.

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Tribe Ludi Canvas, 2020

Tribe Ludi Canvas, 2020

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This is a reprint of the traditional game - Ludi, Ludo or Pachisi. 

Printed on premium artist-grade custom paper with archival, acid-free pigment based inks. This poster ships rolled in a tube.

Tribe Ludi is printed with the quality that mimics the texture of a painting. Printed with archival quality, pigment based inks on premium quality artist-grade canvas fabric. Increased durability compared to paper posters the UV coating is scratch-resistant and easily wipes clean with a damp cloth. Shipped rolled in a tube. A true family gem.

Instructions and playing pieces not included. When I grew up - we made our own out of bottle caps - but now my sons use space ships and rocks. It’s a lot more fun that way. Enjoy!

Jungle Tribe Mask
Jungle Tribe Mask
Jungle Tribe Mask

Jungle Tribe Mask

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This African Printmask, designed by Shabazz Larkin, can be used as a face covering, headband, bandana, wristband, and neck warmer. Protect your neck!

• 95% polyester, 5% elastane (fabric composition may vary by 1%)
• Fabric weight: 6.19 oz/yd² (210 g/m²)
• Breathable fabric
• Washable and reusable
• Four-way stretch fabric that stretches and recovers on the cross and lengthwise grains
• One size
• Printed on one side, reverse side is left blank

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About Shabazz Larkin

Shabazz Larkin is an artist and activist creating images of black culture and contemporary spirituality. He is multi-disciplinary in nature, painting vibrant portraiture on canvas, typographic printing techniques and film.

Larkin’s newest work is a reckless abandon into pop-art — with the God Speaks Project. He’s begun writing notes from God and placing them around Nashville, TN .

He is also a children’s book author and illustrator, making his picture book illustrator debut with Farmer Will Allen and the Growing Table and his author/illustrator with A Moose Boosh: A Few Choice Words About Food. Both were named Notable Children’s books by the American Library Association and published by Readers to Eaters. His newest release is The Thing About Bees: A Love Letter, which is a guide for navigating the fear of bees.

More About Shabazz

#GodSpeaksProject

In a world where God is typically a point of division - The God Speaks Project has found a way to unite people under a simple idea that God has something to say about our lives. From social justice to pop-culture  - God Speaks.

This series of notes derive from conversations with a variety people (both religious and non-religious alike) about their experience of hearing from what they consider God. This collection questions the fabric of faith, religion, culture, politics, and social justice. 

See more here.

Black Joy Wins by Shabazz Larkin
Black Joy Wins by Shabazz Larkin
Black Joy Wins by Shabazz Larkin

Black Joy Wins by Shabazz Larkin

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In honor of Juneteenth. We've made this tee available for a limited time.

This crowd favorite features a crew neck, short sleeves and a standard fit. Solid colors are made out of 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton, 32 single 4.2 oz. (Ash - 99% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton, 1% poly); while heather/CVC colors feature 52% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton, 48% poly blend. Care Instructions: Machine wash and tumble dry on low.