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