MIDTOWN SOUL
August 2 - September 10, 2023
Celebrating the beauty and soul of the Central District, artists in the exhibition were representative of the historic and growing Seattle community of Black art and artists. Reclaiming a sense of place and presence, they exhibit a range of artistic excellence, while also extending themselves as active members of the historic Black cultural landscape in the city.Â
Midtown Soul honored these artists—whose striking public art resides throughout the exterior of Midtown Square—and their commitment to the re-emergence of Black art and culture in the Central District. The original eight artists, seven of whom are featured in Midtown Soul, submitted proposals in response to the Midtown public art plan theme, Reverence and Discovery, and were selected by a distinguished arts advisory group. ARTE NOIR was thrilled to present this first-ever exhibit of their work, bringing all of the artists together again to celebrate their dedication to art, culture, and community.
THE ARTISTS
First row: Juan Alonso-RodrÃguez, Myron Curry, Adam Jabari; Second row: barry johnson, Yegizaw Michael, Perri Rhoden, Third row: Takiyah Ward