BLACK MAX

BLACK MAX is an exploration of Black maximalism, examining how this genre of artistic production responds to the white supremacist nature of minimalism which leaves no room for cultural objects that are typically more ornate and colorful. Featuring Black and Queer contemporary artists based in Philadelphia, the exhibition delves into the ways that Black Queer artists are responding to the cultural shift towards minimalism that is popping up all over the city as it is gentrified. The artists featured’ endeavor to reframe traditional concepts of maximalism, offering visual and narrative representations of the genre.