The Time Is Always Now at PMA! (Philadelphia, PA)
Sun, Feb 02
|Philadelphia Art Museum
Join Black Everywhere for "The Time is Always Now" at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, celebrating Black contemporary life through powerful works by 28 incredible artists. Don’t miss this unforgettable experience! — Black Everywhere - Nurturing Community for Black People
Time & Location
Feb 02, 2025, 2:00 PM EST – Feb 03, 2025, 4:00 PM EST
Philadelphia Art Museum, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130, USA
About the Event
Join Black Everywhere for an exciting and thought-provoking visit to The Time is Always Now: Artists Reframe the Black Figure exhibition at the world-renowned Philadelphia Museum of Art. This exhibition features over 60 contemporary works from 28 Black and African diasporic artists, showcasing the richness, complexity, and beauty of Black contemporary life. Through figurative painting, drawing, and sculpture, the artists explore themes of identity, history, and the celebration of Black culture.
Exhibit Highlights:
Theme 1: Double Consciousness – Inspired by W.E.B. Du Bois' theory, this section delves into concepts of Blackness, belonging, and the psychological experience of navigating multiple identities.
Theme 2: Past and Presence – This powerful section explores the absence of Black figures in mainstream narratives and how artists have creatively responded to this gap.
Theme 3: Our Aliveness – A vibrant celebration of Black assembly, gathering, and the joy of Black existence.
Featured Artists Include: