Harlem Studio Museum New Home – Architecture & Art
- The Studio Museum in Harlem is launching a major exhibition, "From Now: A Collection in Context," showcasing over 300 works from its collection spanning the 19th century too...
- * Diverse Range of Artists: the exhibition features works by both historical and contemporary black artists,including William T.
- The exhibition aims to present the collection in a new context, offering a extensive look at the breadth and depth of Black art.
Summary of the Studio Museum in Harlem’s “From Now: A Collection in Context” Exhibition
The Studio Museum in Harlem is launching a major exhibition, “From Now: A Collection in Context,” showcasing over 300 works from its collection spanning the 19th century too the present.
Key Highlights:
* Diverse Range of Artists: the exhibition features works by both historical and contemporary black artists,including William T. Williams, kerry James Marshall, Malvin Gray Johnson, Barkley L. Hendricks, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Faith ringgold, Jacob Lawrence, Jordan Casteel, and many others.
* Themes Explored: The exhibition explores themes of Black representation, identity, city life, abstraction, and spirituality.
* Blending of Influences: The exhibition highlights how Black artists have blended European modernism with African American cultural narratives.
* Artist-in-Residence Program Celebration: A dedicated section celebrates the museum’s influential artist-in-residence program, featuring works by alumni like Renée Green, Kehinde Wiley, and Mickalene Thomas.
* New Commissions: The exhibition includes several new commissions, such as Camille Norment’s sonic and sculptural installation Untitled (heliotrope) and Christopher Myers’s fantastical installation Harlem Is a Myth.
* Notable Works: Specific works mentioned include William T. Williams’s Trane, Kerry James Marshall’s Silence Is Golden, Malvin Gray Johnson’s Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Bayou, and Faith Ringgold’s Echoes of Harlem.
The exhibition aims to present the collection in a new context, offering a extensive look at the breadth and depth of Black art.