Gilcrease Museum's New Acquisitions Shape Inclusive Narrative Ahead of 2027 Opening
From 2021 to 2026, the Gilcrease Museum has added 20 new artworks, all created by contemporary artists of color, representing a substantial commitment to diverse viewpoints. These new pieces are integral to the museum's evolving narrative as it gears up for its reopening in 2027, following a closure for renovations that began in 2021. The inaugural acquisition was a mixed-media piece by Crystal Z Campbell, who has deep ties to Oklahoma. Entitled "Notes from Black Wall Street: Infinity Doesn't Interest Me," this artwork honors the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre and is part of a series that incorporates archival visuals. These acquisitions highlight the museum's dedication to community engagement and tradition, allowing visitors to connect with their own histories.
Key facts
- Gilcrease Museum purchased 20 new acquisitions between 2021 and 2026.
- Every acquisition made in the past two years has been by a living artist of color.
- The museum closed for construction in 2021 and is preparing to open in 2027.
- The first purchase after closing was a mixed-media painting by Crystal Z Campbell.
- Crystal Z Campbell spent much of their life in Oklahoma.
- The painting is titled 'Notes from Black Wall Street: Infinity Doesn't Interest Me'.
- The work commemorates the centennial of the Tulsa Race Massacre.
- The acquisitions are part of a series blending archival imagery.
Entities
Artists
- Crystal Z Campbell
Institutions
- Gilcrease Museum
Locations
- Oklahoma
- Tulsa