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CURRENT EXHIBIT
Curated from the prestigious Nando’s art collection, If You Look Hard Enough, You Can See Our Future showcases Southern African contemporary masterworks at the African Diaspora Art Museum of Atlanta (ADAMA). This world-class exhibition features nearly 30 works from some of the most celebrated contemporary artists, exploring themes of humanity, love, loss, and hope for a better future.
The exhibition, open from September 20th through November 2nd, presents an extraordinary selection of pieces from a collection of over 27,000 artworks. Curated by Laurie Ann Farrell, one of the leading figures in African and African Diaspora art, this exhibition highlights the depth and variety of Southern African artistry, from portraiture to abstraction.
Past Exhibits
Explore our past exhibits and journey through time, to uncover the rich tapestry of human innovation, creativity, and resilience that has shaped our world.
Experience the extraordinary fusion of artistic expressions and convergence of storytelling! These exhibits showcase and celebrate the richness and diversity of the African diaspora.
A Shield Against Darkness: The Art and Scholarship of Pellom McDaniels III
Dr. Pellom McDaniels, III was a renowned athlete, scholar, poet, and curator. This exhibition focuses on McDaniels as an artist and showcases work he produced over decades. The pieces featured grapple with themes of memory, race, U.S. neocolonialism, and spirituality. Through varying mediums and subject matter, McDaniels channels a creative energy that both informs the spectator of this world’s perilous past and present, but also reminds us of the strength, beauty and light that black people have always possessed, especially in the face of darkness.
Through Lines
Featuring the work of Dr. Arturo Lindsay and Kelly Taylor Mitchell, the 2024 African Diaspora Art Museum of Atlanta Flowers x Seeds honorees and recipients of the inaugural recipients of the Nellie Mae Rowe Prize. This exhibition highlights the work of these two dynamic artists, showcasing their remarkable artistic practices while also highlighting their interconnectedness and their profound ties to a broader diaspora narrative
ADAMA X Galbreath
The Galbreath Collection exhibition will opens November 24 - January 2 and features approximately 100 works from over 70 Black contemporary artists residing in or with significant ties to Atlanta.
We Need Love
Explore the captivating experiences and diverse programming from our past exhibit. Immerse yourself in the rich and thought-provoking displays of the Diaspora that made the exhibit one we will never forget!
See photos from the exhibit and learn how to purchase the art if you missed it!
Gallery Hours
Visit us during gallery hours on Thursday- Saturday from 12pm- 5pm.
Interested in a tour? Email terra@adamatl.org to schedule!