Victoria L. Valentine — Founder & Editor, Culture Type
About Her & Culture Type
Victoria L. Valentine is the founder and editor of Culture Type, a leading online platform amplifying visual art, critical discourse, and cultural narratives often overlooked in mainstream media pomona.edu+15artswriters.org+15muckrack.com+15. Culture Type focuses on contemporary Black art and artists, and blends scholarly analysis with accessible journalism, establishing itself as a premier voice in cultural coverage culturetype.com+4culturetype.com+4culturetype.com+4.
Editorial & Publishing Career
Before launching Culture Type, Victoria served as the managing editor at the Ford Foundation and also led Crisis magazine, the official publication of the NAACP—two roles that shaped her early editorial and advocacy-driven approach to cultural journalism artswriters.org+1magazine.art21.org+1.
Recent & Signature Coverage
As Culture Type’s principal writer, she frequently reports on the most significant exhibitions, appointments, and news in the Black art world. Notable recent pieces include:
- The Month in Black Art series (e.g., June & May 2025 recaps)
- In‑depth exhibition reviews, including Paris Noir at Centre Pompidou and retrospectives like Jack Whitten: The Messenger at MoMA
- Reporting on key institutional appointments and honors—among them Alison Saar receiving the David C. Driskell Prize acagalleries.com+15culturetype.com+15culturetype.com+15.
Her tone is both incisive and accessible, making high-level art discourse available to wider audiences.
Recognitions & Impact
Under Valentine’s leadership, Culture Type has been recognized by major granting bodies such as The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts and the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation, and was a finalist for a Webby Award in 2021 as a top cultural blog/website culturetype.com+3culturetype.com+3culturetype.com+3.
Why She Matters
Victoria L. Valentine bridges academic rigor and journalistic appeal. She offers thoughtful coverage of artists, exhibitions, and movements in Black contemporary art—championing artists’ voices, deepening historical awareness, and expanding access to critical commentary.
Quick Facts
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Role | Founder & Editor, Culture Type |
| Editorial Background | Ford Foundation (Managing Editor), Crisis (Editor-in-Chief) |
| Coverage Focus | Black contemporary art, exhibitions, profiles, critical essays |
| Platform Reach | International readership of art professionals, scholars, and enthusiasts |
| Awards/Grants | Andy Warhol Foundation Grant, Rauschenberg Foundation, Webby Award Finalist |
