The John Rhoden Sculpture Garden & HHM Collection Exhibition Opening

Hammonds House Museum continues its 2024 exhibition season with "CONVERGING REALITIES: The John Rhoden Sculpture Garden and Hammonds House Museum Collection". Co-Curated by Halima Taha and Kevin Sipp.

Converging Realities: The John Rhoden Sculpture Garden and the Hammonds House Museum Collection articulate the global thread of African-descendant visual culture through a profound exploration of the interconnectedness of African, African American, and Caribbean artistic expressions through the historical and cultural tapestry of the Black Atlantic.

This exhibition brings together self-taught and formally trained artists showcasing a vibrant tapestry of diverse perspectives and shared cultural narratives through five thematic elements: 1) Historical Context and Influence; 2) Cultural Exchange and Evolution; 3) Colonial Legacies and Resistance; 4)Cosmopolitan Modernism; 5) Diversity, Power, and Beauty.. Because of these nuances, the convergence of these diverse artistic voices creates a rich tapestry of expressions that reflect multiple intersections and cultural collisions that are geographically unmoored between cultural heritage, modernism, and colonialism. Their art is a powerful tool to bridge cultural divides and promote understanding.

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*Artwork featured: Woman in Orbit by John Rhoden, Photographed by Sahar Coston - Hardy/Esto.

This exhibition is supported by generous funding from the Fulton County Board of Commissioners, Fulton County Department of Arts and Culture, City of Atlanta Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs, National Performance Network (NPN), The Andy Warhol Foundation, the Estate of Dr. Doris Derby, and Hammonds House Museum Members and Donors.

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