@Christiesinc, in partnership w visionary curator Destinee Ross-Sutton, is proud to announce the 2nd edition of #SayItLoudVisionariesofSelf Aug 5-19. “I am excited to share w you the 2nd iteration of Say It Loud, my collaboration w Christie’s highlighting voices in art fr the African diaspora. Continuing the contextualization of this narrative allows us to explore the momentum created w last year’s show — yet, with a focus on the artists’ humanity & perspectives, elevating it beyond the potential “constraints” of the concept of #Blackness (for better or for worse!). In turn, this view of Self centers the artist. As we do better in leveling the playing field, the importance of living artists being given the space to safely explore the full scope their humanity in multiple aspects becomes paramount. #BlackArtists exist beyond and in some cases in spite of their Blackness.” @desti.knee In continuing the #SayitLoud exhibition series, #Christies aims to provide a necessary & ongoing global platform for the amplification & celebration of individual Black artists’ distinct perspectives, narratives & lenses. This year we feature 32 works presented in an online auction format AND exhibition at Christie’s NY galleries, 100% of proceeds going directly to the artists & their representatives. A portion of remitted proceeds will go toward funding the @BlackArtistCollective, a foundation founded by co-curator #DestineeRossSutton to help promote & support in particular young & emerging African & #LGTBQ+ artists of color. This iteration showcases an exceptional international mix of returning talent — Nelson Makamo, Khari Turner, Joshua Adokuru, Isshaq Ismail & The Love Child — alongside a new selection of 17 emerging & established mid-career artists such as Gherdai Hassell, Johnson Eziefula, Adegboyega Adesina, Odinakachi Okoroafor, Mr StarCity, Milo Matthieu, Kojo Marfo, Marcus Singleton, Jon Key, Hebru Brantley and Zanele Muholi. Consisting of predominantly figural works, this tightly-curated grouping unites a rich diversity of individual voices, creative practices, and a myriad of cultural & social experiences through stimulating renderings of the human form More info ⬇️