Kerry James Marshall – The Histories

LAST CHANCE TO SEE Kerry James Marshall’s powerful paintings celebrating Black lives, history and imagination, in the UK’s first major exhibition showcasing 70 landmark works. Ends Sunday Jan 18. Tickets: https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/exhibition/kerry-james-marshall

The Royal Academy presents the largest European survey of Kerry James Marshall. It marks his 70th birthday. It features over 70 works across media. First, it traces his early paintings. Then, it explores major series and cycles. Marshall centres Black figures in Western art traditions. He addresses slavery, civil rights, and Black Power. He also elevates everyday Black life to epic scale. Next, vast galleries show parks, salons, and communal spaces. A key highlight is Knowledge and Wonder. Finally, new paintings confront African history and the slave trade. Overall, the exhibition celebrates Marshall’s influence and vision.

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