Several Caribbean artists from Jamaican, Cuba, Haitian and Sint Maarten will feature on the Gaze Africana Exhibition in North Miami.
AfriKin Art in collaboration with the North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency (NMCRA), presents The Gaze Africana – a contemporary fine art exhibition showcasing African excellence. This highly anticipated exhibit opened on, January 15 during MLK weekend and as part of Black History Month 2023. The Gaze Africana will be on display through February 28.
AfriKin Art: The Gaze Africana features a distinctive line-up of international Black artists and creatives, whose works represent African Excellence. Exploring ideologies connected to African art, this contemporary fine art showcase highlights the diverse traditions of African diasporic art and culture. Activations accompanying the exhibit include contemporary dance, jazz and negro spiritual music performances, panel discussions, spoken word, and business networking opportunities including a sponsored open bar.
Exhibiting artists include: Doba Afolabi – Nigeria, Greg Bailey – Jamaica, Kimani Beckford – Jamaica, Aisha Tandiwe Bell – USA, John Campbell – Jamaica, George Camille – Seychelles, Ines-Noor Chaqroun – Morocco, Camille Chedda – Jamaica, Katrina Coombs – Jamaica, Philippe Dodard – Haiti, Angèle Essamba Etoundi – Cameroon, Netherlands, Yrneh Gabon – Jamaica, Joaquin Gonzalez – Spain, Bayunga Kalieuka – Congo, Amore Kreative – USA, Niki Lopez – USA, Ricardo Lion Molina – Cuba, Ras Mosera – Sint Maarten, Oneika Russell – Jamaica, Carlos Salas – Colombia, Musah Swallah – Ghana.
Other programs surrounding The Gaze Africana Black History Month activation include contemporary dance, jazz and negro spiritual music performances, panel discussions, spoken word, and business networking opportunities including a sponsored open bar.
Located at the Scott Galvin Community Center, 1600 NE 126th Street, North Miami, FL 33181, this exhibit speaks of the strength and resilience of the Black community. All are invited you to honor the contributions and achievements of talented individuals, and to be inspired by their vision of a more just and equitable world.
