Join Art.me for an evening where two distinct artistic journeys converge in an exclusive private pop-up salon. This June, Art.me reveals two hand-selected artists in an intimate showcase designed for serious collectors, tastemakers, and cultural insiders.

About the Artists

Steven “Bones” LéBone

Steven LéBone, known as Bones the Machine, is a visual artist translating emotion, ancestry, and imagination into form. His work exists at the intersection of power and poetry, where texture, symbolism, and cultural memory collide. Through layered materials, bold compositions, and intentional storytelling, he explores identity, Black excellence, spiritual awareness, and futuristic possibility.

Each piece he creates extends beyond image—it becomes an atmosphere. Treating the canvas as a portal, he often incorporates sand, fabric, sculptural elements, and rich color palettes to construct worlds that feel both ancient and forward-looking. His work honors the African diaspora while pushing beyond tradition into something experimental and elevated.

Driven by discipline and a sense of divine curiosity, LéBone is committed to mastery—refining his craft, expanding his vision, and presenting his work with presence and purpose. Whether in galleries, private collections, or digital spaces, his mission remains clear: to create work that commands attention, carries depth, and leaves a lasting imprint on perception. This is not decoration—it is legacy in motion.

Natalie V. Grant

Natalie V. Grant is a multidisciplinary artist from Brooklyn, NY. In 2020, she received her BFA in Photography & Video from the School of Visual Arts. She works primarily in photography and is a self-taught illustrator and textile artist. Grant’s work is informed by her passion for raising awareness of stereotypes and injustice within the black community. Her work can be described as personal and meaningful. She cares deeply about this because she believes it’s important for everyone to come together as a society.

Throughout college, Grant worked on perfecting her “In Hair We Trust” series. She turned this project into an installation which was featured at the SVA Mentor Show, at SVA Chelsea Gallery. In addition, in 2021, she planned and curated her first solo show, “Beyond Our Skin.” The show was dedicated to the Black Lives Matter Movement and took place during Juneteenth weekend. Located in Brooklyn, NY, at Stratosphere Studios.

Grant's life goal is to use her artwork to remind African Americans of their worth. At the same time, stressing to her viewers the importance of equality.

About the Show

The Collector’s Room returns with a special edition that honors the undeniable force of Hip-Hop as both a cultural movement and a global artistic language. Art.me in Hip Hop is a curated experience where visual art, music, and cultural memory converge, offering a deeper look into the lineage of Black expression.

Rooted in the Bronx in the 1970s, Hip-Hop emerged as a response—an articulation of identity, resistance, creativity, and survival. It has since evolved into one of the most influential cultural exports in the world, shaping not only music, but fashion, language, visual art, and global aesthetics. At its core, Hip-Hop has always been about storytelling—about reclaiming narrative, preserving history, and creating space where none existed before.

This showcase builds on that foundation. Through carefully curated works, Art.me in Hip Hop reflects the rhythm, tension, and beauty of everyday life within Black culture, capturing moments that are both deeply personal and universally resonant. The visual language presented speaks to legacy, movement, and the continuous redefinition of what it means to be seen, heard, and valued.

At Art.me, we believe that supporting the arts means more than providing a platform—it means creating infrastructure that honors artists, protects their work, and connects them with collectors who understand its value. This exhibition is part of that commitment: to elevate living artists, to preserve cultural narratives, and to ensure that the communities that shape culture are also positioned to benefit from it.

The Collector’s Room is not simply an exhibition—it is an intentional space. A space to engage, to reflect, and to acquire work that carries both cultural weight and enduring significance.