Lyle Ashton Harris: Our First and Last Love
The Queens Museum – Queens, New York
This is the first solo show in New York for Lyle Ashton Harris, showcasing over 40 pieces including photos, collages, assemblages, and video installations. The exhibition covers his entire career, which spans four decades. It is a true deep dive into the exploration of contemporary Black and queer communities.
You’ve got until September 22, 2024, to check it out.
Mickalene Thomas: All About Love
The Broad – Los Angeles
Mickalene Thomas’ first big international exhibition is happening right now. It’s a powerful tour that showcases over 80 pieces she has created over the course of her 20-year career. Her work surrounds the celebration of Black women while exploring Black identity and the female experience. She uses mixed media paintings, collages, installations and photography to bring her vision to life.
You have until September 29, 2024, to catch this amazing exhibition. It’s already made its way to a few locations, and London is up next.
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See
Northwest African American Museum – Seattle, Washington
This exhibition delves into a moment in US history that played a pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement. It tells the powerful story of Emmett Till’s life and the events that unfolded leading up to and after his death.
What sets this exhibition apart is its emphasis on the remarkable strength and determination of Emmett Till’s mother, Mamie Till-Mobley and her relentless fight for justice for her son. The show’s purpose serves as a call to action in igniting social justice within its visitors’ own communities, reminding us of our role in creating a more just and equitable society.
This impactful and thought-provoking experience was made possible through the collaboration of incredible organizations such as the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley Institute, the Emmett Till Interpretive Center, the Till family, and The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis.
The exhibition will be open through December 2024. It’s definitely worth a visit.
