The Prophet’s Library

Tinney Contemporary presents The Prophet’s Library by African artist Wesley Clark, which is currently ongoing till July 8, 2017. Wesley Clark’s work focuses on the issues faced by African-Americans and the African diaspora. He explores race, politics, and history using various tactile materials. Clark describes The Prophet’s Library as a narratively driven collection of artifacts. His previous show at […]

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Hank Willis Thomas: Ads Imitate Life

From June 10 to July 1, 2017, Goodman Gallery will present Ads Imitate Life by African artist Hank Willis Thomas. “Advertising plays on a society’s hopes and dreams – it is through this medium that we can glimpse a collective subconscious. It is also a global language in the sense that the ideas that circulate […]

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Rashid Johnson: Stranger

From May 27 to September 10, 2017, Hauser & Wirth Somerset will present Stranger by African artist Rashid Johnson. The artist employs a wide range of materials and images to explore themes of art history, literature, philosophy, and personal and cultural identity. His exhibition at the gallery unfolds with a combination of painting, sculpture, installation, and drawing, […]

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