Arthur Ross Gallery presents 'Darkwater Revival: After Terry Adkins' with works by twelve influenced artists.

The Arthur Ross Gallery at the University of Pennsylvania hosted 'Darkwater Revival: After Terry Adkins' from August 27 to December 11, 2016. The exhibition featured six artworks by conceptual artist Terry Adkins, who died in 2014, and pieces by twelve artists he influenced. Adkins's works explored blackness, spirituality, and forgotten histories. Notable pieces included 'Darkwater Record' (2002–08) and 'Sermonesque' (2002). Artists like Ernel Martinez, Keir Johnston, and Tameka Norris contributed sculptures, videos, and mixed media works. Martinez and Johnston performed 'Push/Pull The Weight' on Martyrs Day. Norris's video 'Purple Painting' (2011) addressed stereotypes, while Knight's 'X Speaks' (2014) engaged with racial justice movements, highlighting Adkins's legacy.