(Un)bound to Boundless, a Juneteenth exhibition at Gallery One, opens to the public with a reception from 5-7 p.m. on May 21. The event and the exhibition are free and open to all visitors, according to curator Angie Chandler.
The exhibition highlights the experiences of communities of color surviving bondage and thriving in America, as well as celebrating Black artists active in New Mexico today. Chandler said the enduring message is that nothing – not even slavery – will stop Black artists and artisans from finding a way to free their minds and souls.
“Creatives and curators are giving voice to what it means to be multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary in the Land of Enchantment,” said Chandler. “We honor those milestones by building on the artists and writers who came before us and charting a path for those to come.”
Featured local and regional artists include Oneida Brooks, Shirley Edmondson, Jakia Fuller, Karen Hampton, Hana Kostis, Nina Robinson, Gwen Triay Samuels, Mayowa Tomori, and Stephanie J. Woods. Their work spans poetry, textiles, photography, ceramics, sculpture, and printmaking.
“Juneteenth highlights freedom and the enduring contributions of Black Americans to our city’s story,” said Mayor Tim Keller. “This exhibition helps us all appreciate the voices, history, and culture that continue to shape Albuquerque.”
Gallery One is located on the first floor of City Hall at 1 Civic Plaza NW. Regular hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., with appointments available outside these times by contacting [email protected]. More information can be found at cabq.gov/galleryone.
The City of Albuquerque has served as a cultural landmark through venues like the KiMo Theatre—an example of Pueblo Deco architecture built in 1927—that has fostered community gatherings for decades according to the theater’s history page. The city’s government also focuses on establishing goals for its nine geographic districts shaped by historical developments such as the railroad according to the city’s timeline.
