States of Becoming
Passport to Museums
States of Becoming
This exhibition examines the dynamic forces of relocation, resettling, and assimilation that shape the artistic practices of a group of 17 contemporary African artists who have lived and worked in the United States within the last three decades.
FREE
The Africa Center
October 14, 2022 to February 26, 2023
Get tickets

Exhibition Details

States of Becoming examines the dynamic forces of relocation, resettling, and assimilation that shape the artistic practices of a group of 17 contemporary African artists who have lived and worked in the United States within the last three decades, and informs the discourse on identity construction within the African Diaspora.

Artist Details

This exhibition features works from Gabriel C. Amadi-Emina, Kearra Amaya Gopee, Kibrom Araya, Nadia Ayari, Vamba Bility, Elshafei Dafalla, Masimba Hwati, Chido Johnson, Miatta Kawinzi, Dora King, Helina Metaferia, Nontsikelelo Mutiti, Yvonne Osei, Kern Samuel, Amare Selfu, Tariku Shiferaw, and Yacine Tilala Fall.

Location

The Africa Center
1280 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10029

Image: Gabriel C. Amadi-Emina, Fade Catcher, 2021 / courtesy of The Africa Center