Prospect.5 New Orleans biennial announces 51 artists for 2020 anniversary edition
The tenth anniversary edition of Prospect.5, a contemporary art biennial in New Orleans, has revealed its lineup of 51 artists, set to take place from 24 October 2020 to 24 January 2021. Under the curation of Naima J. Keith and Diana Naw, the exhibition, themed "Yesterday we said tomorrow," will be showcased across various museums, cultural venues, and public locations throughout the city. This year's selection prominently features African-American artists such as Willie Birch, Mark Bradford, Dave McKenzie, Wangechi Mutu, and Nari Ward, exploring the African diasporas in New Orleans. New works will be introduced by Simone Leigh, Candice Lin, Josh Kun, and the Neighborhood Story Project, among others. The biennial also contemplates the city's evolution and sociopolitical landscape since its inception in 2010, following Hurricane Katrina.
Key facts
- Prospect.5 is New Orleans's contemporary art biennial
- The 2020 edition marks its ten-year anniversary
- 51 artists are participating
- Dates: 24 October 2020 to 24 January 2021
- Curated by Naima J. Keith and Diana Naw
- Theme: Yesterday we said tomorrow
- Will be presented in museums, cultural spaces, and public sites across New Orleans
- Features a predominantly African-American artist list exploring African diasporas
Entities
Artists
- Simone Leigh
- Candice Lin
- Josh Kun
- Willie Birch
- Mark Bradford
- Dave McKenzie
- Wangechi Mutu
- Nari Ward
- Paul Stephen Benjamin
- Dineo Seshee Bopape
- Beverly Buchanan
- Barbara Chase-Riboud
- Alon Schwabe
- Daniel Fernández Pascual
- Celeste Dupuy-Spencer
- Tiona Nekkia McClodden
- Rodney McMillian
- Anastasia Pelias
- Kameelah Janan Rasheed
- Beatriz Santiago Muñoz
- Welmon Sharlhorne
- Naima J. Keith
- Diana Naw
Institutions
- Prospect New Orleans
- Neighborhood Story Project
- Cooking Sections
Locations
- New Orleans
- United States