Temple Contemporary proudly presents With or Without You: America, an exhibition of works by 11 artists whose works encourage viewers to contemplate personhood in America and reflect on the liminal space between personal and political. A visual allegory inspired by James Baldwin’s series of essays titled Notes of a Native Son, the works represent various perspectives of the U.S. experience and illustrate moments of impact that have shaped each artist's identity as they traverse being first-generation Americans. Pioneers in their familial landscapes, these artists are challenging the paradigms of scholarship, wealth, gender, sexuality, citizenship, land, and stature in their communities. The exhibition invites viewers to consider America as a verb, an action word that calls on us to complicate our understanding of humanity within and without borders.
An opening reception featuring multidisciplinary artist Valery Jung Estabrook will be held on August 26 from 6:00-7:00 pm.
Gallery Hours
Wednesday-Thursday 12 pm-8 pm
Friday-Saturday 11am-6 pm