Freedom: Forward March
Current exhibition
Works
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Clarence Heyward, Nuclear First Born Daughter Figure II (Gabrielle), 2023
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Clarence Heyward, Nuclear Second Born Daughter Figure II (Lauren), 2023
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Clarence Heyward, The Story of O.J., 2023
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Renzo Ortega, Ancestors, 2021
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Renzo Ortega, Brooklyn, 2005
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Renzo Ortega, Emerging Hand, 2020
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Renzo Ortega, Manhattan, 2005
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Willie Torbert, Sisters Will Connect, 2020
Overview
Freedom is more than just an ideal; it is a deep, resonant calling, a relentless struggle, a contest of will, and ultimately, a profound feat of deliverance. It demands that we not only approach it with an open heart but that we also wield it with unwavering courage, meeting its challenges with a readiness to risk and to grow. The pursuit of freedom calls us to uncover our truest selves, revealing a journey defined by authenticity and anchored in an unshakable commitment to what we believe. Freedom encompasses the right to express oneself openly, to love whom we choose, to move across borders in pursuit of new beginnings, and to determine our own paths. Embedded within each human story, freedom lies at the core of our myths and aspirations, a kernel of truth sought tirelessly by artists and visionaries, whose work reflects humanity’s timeless desire to grasp, understand, and express this elusive, yet vital essence.