Sonia Boyce's 'Demonstrate' at Queens Museum Marks US Solo Debut
Sonia Boyce, a British Afro-Caribbean artist and Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire, is set to unveil her inaugural solo exhibition at a U.S. museum on June 27, at the Queens Museum. Titled 'Demonstrate,' this engaging installation showcases six films across seven screens, complemented by her vibrant kaleidoscopic prints inspired by various media. The project stems from footage Boyce captured during community events in October 2025, including a Día de los Muertos altar and a gathering of Hope TGNC Latinx. Known for her emphasis on spontaneity, Boyce’s approach involved minimal direction. This exhibition marks a significant milestone in her impressive 40-year career, which features many historic achievements, including her appointment as a dame commander in 2024.
Key facts
- Sonia Boyce's first solo US museum exhibition opens June 27 at Queens Museum
- Exhibition titled 'Demonstrate' features six films on seven screens
- Footage recorded over two days in October 2025 at Queens Museum
- Captured Día de los Muertos altar, Hope TGNC Latinx gathering, Koyoltzintli performance, Resistance Revival Chorus procession
- Boyce used minimal direction to camera operators and participants
- First Black female artist to enter Tate collection (1987)
- First Black woman elected to Royal Academy of Art (2016)
- First Black woman to represent Britain at Venice Biennale (2022)
- Named Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2024
Entities
Artists
- Sonia Boyce
- Koyoltzintli
Institutions
- Queens Museum
- Tate
- Royal Academy of Art
- Venice Biennale
- Order of the British Empire
- Resistance Revival Chorus
- Hope TGNC Latinx
Locations
- New York City
- Queens
- Corona
- London
- United States
- Britain
- Ecuador