It is difficult to be an artist of any kind and have your work be considered as part of the canon. There are countless examples of artists who have not received the recognition they deserve, yet despite this, continue to create inspiring and innovative works of art that transcend the ordinary and reside in the extraordinary. Here are some of the most talented black horses of the visual art world.

1. Carl Andre.

He is an American minimalist artist largely known for his tile sculptures and linear designs.

2. Alberto Burri.

He is a Italian painter and sculpture.

3. Robert Williams.

He is an American painter best known for his oil paintings that look like comics.

4. Rose Finn–Kelcey.

She is a London based artist who works in performance and video installation.

5. Michael Hurson.

He is a New York based painter and sculptor. His work is filled with energy and innovative style.

6. Alma Thomas.

She is an African-American Expressionist painter.

7. Michelle Stuart.

She is an American artist known for her sculpture, painting and environmental art.

8. Jimmie Durham.

He is a full Cherokee, but American Born, sculpture, essayist, and poet. He has been working in Europe since 1994.

9. John Wesley.

10. Henry Darger.

He is an American author and artists.

11. Helen Frankenthaler.

She is an American abstract expressionist painter.