Creative Journeys
About
Across centuries, Black artists in the United States have transformed acts of resistance into works of art: challenging systems of power, reclaiming erased histories, and shaping new ways of seeing.
Creative Journeys: Freedom Movements and Black Resistance in American Art traces this enduring lineage, from struggles for freedom in the 19th century to the activism and artistry of today.
Throughout time, these artists have found and created pockets of freedom, turning art into both refuge and resistance. Through painting, sculpture, photography, textiles, video, and mixed media, they have transformed creative expression into a form of protest and renewal. Their works honor heroes, confront injustice, and imagine new futures. Together, they tell a story of creativity as activism, where every brushstroke, gesture, stitch, and image becomes an act of liberation.
Artists featured in this exhibition include Aaron Douglas, Jacob Lawrence, Elizabeth Catlett, and Carrie Mae Weems.
Lender
International African American Museum
Space Requirements
3,000 square feet
Loan Duration
6 months | 24 weeks
