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Xenia Gray | Alexander D’Agostino | Collecting Community

Join us this Friday from 6 to 8pm as we present solo artists Xenia Gray, Alexander D’Agostino, and “Collecting Community: Millennium Arts Salon at 25. Visit the exhibitions page to learn more.

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IA&A at Hillyer

IA&A at Hillyer
Rashad Ali Muhammad Can I Just Be Free 2024 Mixed media collage (paper, fabric, fringe, spray paint, and acrylic) on canvas 30 x 40 in In my Finding the Light series, I confront personal shadows and past traumas, using art as a pathway to healing and growth. The piece Can I Just Be Free emerged from a deeply vulnerable moment—a cancer scare that brought intense fear, anger, and reflection. Through this work, I seek to spark dialogue around these heavy, often unspoken experiences. By creating space for these conversations, I believe we can lift the weight of our suppressed emotions, allowing us to move with authenticity and freedom.
Artist Talk with Rashad Ali Muhammad
Marcel Taylor Unapologetic November 2–December 3, 2024 Marcel Taylor’s Unapologetic presents a powerful counter-narrative to the often reductive portrayals of Black culture in popular media. His work not only critiques the sensationalism in the media but also reclaims space for dignity and strength within Black narratives. Through works like “Elegance Personified,” Taylor elevates Black womanhood, emphasizing confidence and refinement over hyper sexualization. This portrayal invites viewers to see the subject not just through the lens of societal stereotypes but as a multifaceted individual of dignity. The themes of fortitude and identity are further explored in pieces like “Skeptical Eyes” and “Cynical Mood,” where the invisible face “masks” symbolize the double consciousness described by W.E.B. Du Bois. These works highlight the internal struggles faced by individuals who must navigate a world that often misrepresents them. In “Entangled Souls,” the protective costumes inspired by traditional African art serve both as armor against societal judgments and as a celebration of cultural heritage. The patterns evoke a sense of superhero strength, reinforcing the idea that these individuals possess an inner resilience that challenges the dominant narratives. Hillyer is supported by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation, the Jon and Shirley Foundation, the Galena Foundation, and the Mars Foundation.
Interview with Marcel Taylor
Kristen Hayes Campbell is a featured artist in the exhibition “Collecting Community: Millennium Arts Salon at 25.” In this interview, Kristen talks about her painting “Ft. Washington Park Spirit Tree Series: Magenta Burst #1.”
Interview with Kristen Hayes Campbell
Maria-Lana Queen is a featured artist in the exhibition “Collecting Community: Millennium Arts Salon at 25.” In this interview, Maria-Lana talks about her life and work, while providing further insights into her painting titled “Awakening.” Her work is currently on view in the “Collecting Community” exhibition through December 29, 2024.
Interview with Maria-Lana Queen
Joana Stillwelltravel lightly November 2–December 1, 2024 In her exhibition Travel Lightly, Joana Stillwell uses personal and found correspondences to inform this series of ephemeral works. The exhibition is a meditation on data, feelings, and touch that examines the tools we use to communicate and the subsequent records we create online and physically. Hillyer is supported by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation, the Jon and Shirley Foundation, the Galena Foundation, and the Mars Foundation.
Interview with Joana Stillwell
Collecting Community: Millennium Arts Salon at 25 Curated by Lauren Davidson and Jarvis DuBois November 2-December 29, 2024 The Millennium Arts Salon (MAS), in partnership with IA&A at Hillyer, proudly presents Collecting Community: Millennium Arts Salon at 25, a celebration of over two decades of creativity and cultural dialogue. This milestone exhibition features works from both emerging and established artists showcasing the Salon’s vibrant history, including Olivia Bruce, Tim Davis, Claudia “Aziza” Gibson-Hunter, Kristen Hayes Campbell, Helen Frederick, Imar Lyman, Blake Johnson, EJ Montgomery, Rashad Ali Muhammad, Michael Platt, Maria-Lana Queen, Cynthia Rivarde, Preston Sampson, Roslyn Cambridge, and Omari Jesse. Curated by Lauren Davidson and Jarvis DuBois, the exhibition explores themes of innovation, resilience, and connection through a rich array of styles and mediums such as painting, sculpture, and mixed media. Visitors will also find historic items, including photographs, letters, and promotional materials from past programs, illustrating the evolution of the organization over 25 years. Special programming, including artist talks and discussions with founders, will offer insights into the creative processes behind the works. Join us in celebrating the lasting impact of the Millennium Arts Salon on the Washington, D.C. art community and beyond.
Millennium Arts Salon at 20: A Panel Discussion
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