THIS WAY: A Houston Group Show

December 07 - March 24,2024

From Contemporary Arts Museum Houston: "Contemporary Arts Museum Houston (CAMH) is excited to open its newest exhibition THIS WAY: A Houston Group Show, which showcases new work from 12 Houston-based Black artists who were invited to examine innovative ways of participating in the storytelling of their legacy and heritage of Houston Freedmen’s Town. THIS WAY: A Houston Group Show showcases new work from Imhotep Blot by way of Amaechina Blot and Studio KER led by Michael Bennett; Colby Deal, Nahtan (Nate Edwards), Dom Elam, Amarie Gipson, Priscilla T. Graham, Gem Hale, Charonda Johnson, Berlin Nicholas, Jaylen Pigford, Irene Antonia Diane Reece, and Jason Woods (Flash Gordon Parks). They were invited to examine innovative ways to participate in the storytelling of Black legacy and heritage in Houston Freedmen’s Town. Each artist in THIS WAY: A Houston Group Show has demonstrated unique approaches that have inspired the momentum of Houston’s Black art community since 2020, distinctly connecting Black millennials and Gen Z artists and audiences. The artists will center their work around the histories and present realities of the historic Houston Freedmen’s Town. To support their innovative works, artists were paired with research fellows who will assist their navigation of the historic archives at the African American History Research Center at the Gregory School in Freedmen’s Town containing ephemera, images and information resources. This demonstration of collaborative efforts through innovative practice and historical research aims to inspire current and future generations for a new way to share Black histories in Houston, Texas."

Reception: December 07, 2023 | 7-9 pm

Contemporary Arts Museum Houston - CAMH 5216 Montrose Boulevard
Houston, TX 77006
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