Pharrell Williams Curates FEMMES Exhibition at Perrotin Paris Exploring Black Joy Through Afro-Descendant Women

Pharrell Williams unveils his third curatorial endeavor, titled FEMMES, at Perrotin Paris, which highlights the contributions of Afro-descendant women. This exhibition showcases 54 artworks from a range of artists and will be on display until April 19, 2026. Among the pieces are two that portray men: Henry Taylor's I got soul and I'll soon be out of sight (2024) and Cinga Samson's Andibonanganto (2025). The exhibition emphasizes the theme of 'Black joy,' featuring significant works such as Theresa Chromati's Growth Cycle, Mequitta Ahuja's Strum, and Nina Chanel Abney's Marabou. Renowned artists like Carrie Mae Weems and Glenn Ligon are also included, with Ligon's Boys with Basketball, Harriet Tubman, Salimu, Letter B #5 (2001). Additionally, the exhibition's Spotify playlist features Jay-Z's Girls, Girls, Girls (2001).