Fore

Now considered canonical exhibitions within contemporary art history, the Studio Museum’s “F” shows, inaugurated with Freestyle in 2001, have been widely recognized for their role in advancing innovative and groundbreaking dialogues around art and uplifting the work of emerging artists of African descent.  

Fore is the fourth in a series of emerging artist exhibitions presented by the Studio Museum, following Freestyle (2001), Frequency (2005–06) and Flow (2008). This exhibition traces the development of artistic ideas since Flow, taking into account social, political and cultural conditions in the United States. Whether gathering and assembling everyday objects, referencing urban architecture and economies, or using film and video to mirror the transmission and reception of information through social media, the artists in Fore emphasize that contemporary art is deeply tied to its location, time and historical context. This exhibition investigates questions at the core of the Studio Museum’s mission, exploring art’s relationship to U.S. and global communities.

Select artists from Fore include Firelei Báez, Sadie Barnette, Noah Davis, Narcissister, Toyin Ojih Odutola, Jennifer Packer, Jacolby Satterwhite, and Brenna Youngblood, among others. Select contributors include Adrienne Edwards, Lauren Haynes, Jamillah James, Naima J. Keith, Thomas (T.) Jean Lax, and more.

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9 × 12 in.