Exhibitions

MY PEOPLE

MY PEOPLE

My People, a group exhibition celebrating the limitlessness of the Black network, brought together five figurative painters whose practices explored the communities they love. In partnership with NYC Culture Club, Good Black Art presented Adrian Armstrong, Laurena Finéus, Jewel Ham, Tae Ham, and Mario Joyce, September 8 through November 5, 2022, at NYC Culture Club.

In their distinct styles, the artists crafted scenes from the dance floor, domestic gatherings, and portraits of friendship and family, along with fragments of Black history, presence, and future, each attempting to articulate the unique identity of their community

Works were available for bidding on Artsy from September 8 through 22, 2022, with digital certificates of title and authenticity backed by Fairchain. A portion of sale proceeds benefited Derrick Adams' The Last Resort Artist Retreat Residency, extending the exhibition's impact in uplifting the Black community beyond the show itself.

To amplify Black voices beyond the gallery walls, the five artists and the exhibition itself were featured in a docu-series, offering a behind-the-scenes look at what it means to be a Black emerging artist in the early stages of a career.