Jordan Watson's First Solo Show Opens at Robilant+Voena Milan
American artist Jordan Watson, known for his Instagram platform Love Watts (over 2 million followers), opens his first solo exhibition at Robilant+Voena's new Milan space. The show, titled 'Octavia's Butler,' pays homage to sci-fi writer Octavia E. Butler and explores afrofuturism, centering Black figures in cycling, skiing, and motorsports. Watson, largely self-taught, gained international recognition for promoting access and dismantling barriers in the art world. The exhibition will travel to Robilant+Voena's St. Moritz location in February 2025. Watson describes his debut as intimate and vulnerable, contrasting with his previous curatorial work. He sees his practice as part of a new wave reshaping traditional gallery spaces, with Robilant+Voena supporting this shift. Watson continues to develop Love Watts, aiming to elevate other creatives.
Key facts
- Jordan Watson's first solo exhibition opens at Robilant+Voena in Milan.
- The show is titled 'Octavia's Butler' and honors writer Octavia E. Butler.
- Watson founded the art platform Love Watts, which has over 2 million Instagram followers.
- The exhibition features paintings of Black people engaged in cycling, skiing, and motorsports.
- Watson is largely self-taught and promotes access to the art world.
- The show will travel to Robilant+Voena's St. Moritz location in February 2025.
- Watson describes his debut as intimate and vulnerable.
- He plans future projects with Love Watts to support other creatives.
Entities
Artists
- Jordan Watson
- Octavia E. Butler
Institutions
- Robilant+Voena
- Love Watts
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- St. Moritz
- Switzerland