Exhibitions Explore Black Identity and Labor Movements

Derrick Adams's exhibition 'Situation Comedy' at London's Gagosian gallery explores themes of Black identity through vibrant and playful compositions, inviting viewers to interpret his art freely, without necessarily politicizing it. Artist Tabitha Arnold's exhibition 'Gospel of the Working Class' uses textiles to honor contemporary labor strikes and social realism, emphasizing labor movements' historical significance in the U.S. Mickalene Thomas's 'All About Love' at the Hayward Gallery in London reimagines classic works with Black subjects, challenging the traditional art canon and exploring themes of beauty and desire. Che Gossett's lecture on Kiyan Williams's art discusses the negation of anti-Black and racial capitalist structures in their work, proposing new forms and figuration.