Exhibition Explores Connection Between Contemporary Art and History of Black Writing

Jon Niccum, Today News: The University of Kentucky
August 17, 2023

Artists who will showcase new and recent works also include Bethany Collins, Jamal Cyrus, Stephanie Dinkins, Fahamu Pecou, Carrie Schneider and Dread Scott. The New York–based artist Scott provides new artwork titled after a song popularized by Nina Simone.

 

“‘I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free’ was just made about a month and a half ago,” Orr said. “It’s a gorgeous piece with a winged figure and gold foil in the background. As you walk in, it hangs above the door like an icon.”