Racquel Chevremont, a curator and collector who recently appeared on the Real Housewives of New York, was brought in by the producers of the Sex and the City reboot And Just Like That… to build the art collection for the character Lisa Todd Wexley. Chevremont selected works by Black artists including Carrie Mae Weems, Deborah Roberts, Barkley Hendricks, Gordon Parks, Mickalene Thomas, Derrick Adams, and Alma Thomas to adorn the Wexley family home, carefully choosing each piece to reflect the character's identity as a successful Black documentarian and mother. In an interview with ARTnews, Chevremont explains how she researched the character's background to curate a collection that feels authentic, and describes the process of licensing images for reproduction on set rather than borrowing original works.
This story matters because it highlights the growing role of art consultants in shaping fictional worlds for mass audiences, bringing contemporary Black art into millions of living rooms. By embedding historically significant and culturally resonant works into a mainstream television show, Chevremont is not only elevating the visibility of Black artists but also normalizing the presence of serious art collecting within popular culture. The piece also underscores how television production is increasingly turning to real-world art professionals to lend authenticity to character-driven storytelling.