Octavia Art Gallery and Julia Campbell Carter Present 'Rhythm in the Blues' in London
'Rhythm in the Blues,' a group exhibition curated by Julia Campbell Carter from London and Pamela Bryan, the founder of Octavia Art Gallery in New Orleans, will take place at 14 Percy Street, London, from May 11 to May 20. This exhibition showcases the works of five international artists: Alia Ali, Aigana Gali, Azadeh Ghotbi, Naomie Kremer, and Lucille Lewin. Through various mediums such as painting, sculpture, and mixed media, the show delves into concepts of rhythm, migration, memory, and place. Carter highlights the exhibition as a response to global tensions, promoting art as a universal language. Bryan mentioned that the musical legacy of New Orleans served as inspiration, aiming to transport a piece of the city to London.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Rhythm in the Blues' runs 11-20 May at 14 Percy Street, London.
- Organized by Pamela Bryan (Octavia Art Gallery, New Orleans) and Julia Campbell Carter (London curator).
- Features artists Alia Ali, Aigana Gali, Azadeh Ghotbi, Naomie Kremer, and Lucille Lewin.
- Themes include rhythm, migration, memory, and place.
- Carter describes the show as a counterpoint to global uncertainty.
- Bryan cites New Orleans' jazz heritage as inspiration.
- The exhibition includes painting, sculpture, and mixed media.
- Bryan and Carter emphasize cross-cultural understanding through art.
Entities
Artists
- Alia Ali
- Aigana Gali
- Azadeh Ghotbi
- Naomie Kremer
- Lucille Lewin
- Pamela Bryan
- Julia Campbell Carter
Institutions
- Octavia Art Gallery
- Victoria and Albert Museum
- Saatchi Gallery
- Royal Academy of Arts
- Whitney Museum of American Art
- Whistles
- Liberty
Locations
- New Orleans
- United States
- London
- United Kingdom
- 14 Percy Street
- 14 Percy Street, London W1T 1DR
Sources
- Art Plugged —
- Artlyst —