The visual style is defined by bold, high-fashion looks curated to complement the museum's masterpieces. A Guide to the Art in Beyonce, Jay Z's Apeshit Louvre Video
: Beyoncé and her dancers perform in front of Jacques-Louis David's massive painting, using the synchrony of Black bodies to "upstage" symbols of white monarchy.
: The Carters stand before Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece in coordinating pastel suits, a move described by experts as "making space for themselves" in a traditionally white-dominated institution.
"APESHIT" by (Beyoncé and JAY-Z) is widely considered a groundbreaking cultural piece, specifically for its stunning music video filmed inside the Louvre Museum in Paris. Released in June 2018 as part of their surprise joint album Everything Is Love , the track is a high-energy trap anthem that explores themes of Black excellence, institutional power, and the reclamation of art history . Symbolism and Art History
The video is an "embodied disruption" that challenges the Western-centric narrative of art history. Key artistic references include:
The track features production from and includes ad-libs from Quavo of Migos.
: The inclusion of Marie-Guillemine Benoist’s 1800 portrait is particularly significant because it centers a Black woman as the subject rather than in a state of servitude.
