New Exhibit Opening at Walsh Gallery: Contemporary African Spirituality

The Walsh Gallery at Seton Hall University presents Contemporary African Spirituality in Art. The show is curated by Atim Annette Oton the Director and Curator of Calabar Gallery which showcases contemporary African and African Diaspora artists in three locations.

The exhibition features more than 25 artists working abroad and in the United States to collectively address the subject and influence of African spirituality on the world stage. Participating artists include: Seyi Adebanjo, Ron Baker, Vladimir Cybil Charlier, Digi Chivetta, Elvira Clayton, Willie Cole, Antoinette Ellis-Williams, Maurice Evans, Ricardo Osmondo Francis, Geraldine Gaines, Toka Hlongwane, Tenjin Ikeda, Damien Jélaine, Ben F. Jones, brandon king, Grace Kisa, Iyaba Ibo Mandingo, Cassandra Martin, Don Miller, Data Oruwari, Komikka Patton, Fahamu Pecou (Ph.D.), Rosy Petri, Ransome, Sachi Rome, Tokie Rome-Taylor, Erik Olivera Rubio and Ghislaine Sabiti. The exhibition is co-sponsored by the College of Human Development, Culture and Media, Africana Studies, the African Student Association, DEI Committee, International Federation of Catholic Universities, Museum HUE, and the South Orange Performing Arts Center.

The exhibition is populated by a wealth of programs including appearances at the opening reception by Her Royal Majesty Queen Mother Dòwòti Désir (DMin), Sêvémo 1st Queen Mother of the African Diaspora, Antoinette Ellis-Williams - scholar, minister, mother, wife, activist, poet artist and professor of Women's and Gender Studies, and Rashad Wright, author and former Poet Laureate of Jersey City. Other upcoming events include film screenings, curator’s tours and public art projects which will be posted on the gallery’s website. Check back regularly for updates.

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