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Studio Museum in Harlem Opens Fade, Sixth 'F' Show

exhibition · 2026-05-03

The Studio Museum in Harlem has launched "Fade," the sixth edition of its 'F' series designed to spotlight new talent. This exhibition, open from May 1 to September 6, 2026, showcases the work of seventeen emerging artists from African and Afro-Latinx backgrounds across the United States. Hosted in the fourth-floor gallery of the museum's new facility, the display features a variety of artworks, including commissioned pieces and loans. Themes highlighted in the exhibition include ancestry, refuge, and the concept of land as a historical witness, all while emphasizing emotional narratives and spirituality, marking a key event in the museum's inaugural year.

Key facts

  • The Studio Museum in Harlem opened Fade, the sixth 'F' show.
  • Fade is on view from May 1 to September 6, 2026.
  • The exhibition is in the fourth-floor gallery of the museum's new home.
  • Seventeen early-career artists of African and Afro-Latinx descent are featured.
  • Artists come from across the United States.
  • Works include new commissions and loans across multiple media.
  • Themes include ancestry, refuge, land as archive, grief, and the surreal.
  • Fade is part of the museum's inaugural year of programming.

Entities

Institutions

  • Studio Museum in Harlem

Locations

  • Harlem
  • United States

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