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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jonathan Landrum Jr

Super Bowl artist weaves Black Masking culture into vibrant logo and theme art for NFL global stage

Super Bowl Logo - (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Artist Tahj “Queen Tahj” Williams rarely cruises through downtown New Orleans, but recently she did, finding one of her creations on full display: The Super Bowl logo and theme art she meticulously stitched in her sewing room now stretched across buildings near t he Caesars Superdome.

In that moment, it all sunk in. Williams' design, a tribute to Black Masking culture, wouldn’t just be a local spectacle. Her artwork would be seen all over the world.

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