When you take a peek into celebrity homes, usually you can gauge an intersection of personal taste, cultural appreciation, and artistic expression. In the spaces that I’ve seen from A-listers of today, very few have captured this essence quite like Tina Knowles’ Los Angeles residence, where family photographs share wall space with works from some of her favorite artists. The mother of music royalty Beyoncé and Solange has cultivated not just a living space but a sanctuary that celebrates Black artistry and cultural heritage through a stunning collection that speaks volumes about her artistic sensibilities.

During a recent intimate interview, Knowles opened her doors to ABC7 New York news anchor and journalist Sade Baderinwa, offering viewers a rare glimpse into her art-filled haven. As cameras panned across her gallery wall, it became immediately apparent that this wasn’t simply decoration—it was an exhibition reflecting Knowles’ passion for supporting Black artists and preserving African cultural narratives. The interview revealed not just artwork, but stories of discovery, personal connections, and the deep appreciation Knowles has developed throughout her years of collecting.

What makes Knowles’ collection particularly fascinating isn’t just the impressive roster of artists represented, but the way she has integrated these works into the fabric of her daily life. Art isn’t relegated to formal spaces in her home but flows throughout, creating a living gallery that is quite the marvel.

Ahead, we explore the highlights of her collection. Keep reading on for more.

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Robert Pruitt: Contemporary Meets Traditional

At the center of Knowles’s art-filled nook sits a piece that immediately caught the interviewer’s attention. Knowles identified it as the work of Houston native Robert Pruitt, whom she considers one of her favorite contemporary artists. The piece exemplifies Pruitt’s signature style, which often features African American subjects rendered with meticulous detail and cultural symbolism.

Further into the tour, Knowles revealed another Pruitt piece: a captivating portrait of a woman dressed in an orange shroud with a traditional mask balanced atop her head. “He mixes contemporary things with traditional African masks,” Knowles explained, highlighting the artist’s ability to bridge different cultural worlds and timeframes through his work.

African Treasures: Dion Cupido

Among the standout pieces in Knowles’ collection is an oil painting of a child, beautifully housed in a simple black frame with elegant gold trim. “I got this in Cape Town, [South] Africa,” Knowles shared with evident pride. “It’s Dion Cupido and he’s a great African artist.”

Cupido, a self-taught South African artist known for his vibrant palette and distinctive style that fuses abstract elements with figurative representation, has gained international recognition for work that often explores themes of identity and social narrative.

A Home Filled with Art and Meaning

“I have art in the whole house,” Knowles declared during the interview, a statement that encapsulates her holistic approach to living with art.

What makes Knowles’ collection particularly special is the way it intertwines with family photographs, creating a visual narrative that places her family’s story within the broader context of Black artistic achievement. This juxtaposition creates a powerful statement about legacy, cultural contribution, and the importance of representation.

As a businesswoman, fashion designer, and mother to two of the most influential artists of our time, Tina Knowles has created a home that reflects not just her personal taste but her values. Through her collection, she demonstrates the power of art to connect us to our cultural roots, challenge our perspectives, and create spaces of beauty and reflection in our everyday lives.