Rahim Fortune's 'Between A Memory and Me' Exhibition at California African American Museum

The exhibition 'Between A Memory and Me' by Rahim Fortune delves into the experiences of Black individuals in the American South through the mediums of photography and film, interweaving personal and shared memories. Curated by the Center for Photography at Woodstock and showcased by the California African American Museum in partnership with Art + Practice, the display includes both black-and-white and color images alongside a reflective film. Drawing inspiration from his 'Hardtack' series and newly commissioned works linked to the Texas African American Photography Archive, Fortune's visuals portray close-knit relationships, vast rural scenes filled with absence, and nuanced moments of life. This exhibition, emphasizing care over spectacle, invites contemplation on American identity shaped by loss, legacy, and the quest for belonging. It will be available for viewing at the California African American Museum until September 5, 2026, marking Fortune's debut in Los Angeles and contributing to a broader conversation about history, place, and photographic legacy.