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Freedom Dreams: Black Art's Moving Image Archive
1 Apr
Summary
- Freedom Dreams features five Black American artists' film works.
- The exhibition explores Black history, identity, and liberation.
- Show runs April 12 to August 9, 2026, at the Barnes Foundation.
The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia is set to host "Freedom Dreams," an expansive exhibition focusing on Black American history and identity. Opening on April 12, 2026, and running through August 9, 2026, the exhibition will feature compelling film works by five distinguished Black American artists: Arthur Jafa, David Hartt, Garrett Bradley, Ja'Tovia Gary, and Tourmaline.
This collection marks the first time all five films, including Jafa's acclaimed "Love is the Message, The Message is Death" and Bradley's "America," will be exhibited together in Philadelphia. The exhibition is co-curated by James Claiborne of the Barnes and Maori Karmael Holmes of BlackStar Projects.
"Freedom Dreams" aims to highlight the shared practices of Black artists across different generations who utilize moving image assemblage. The curators intend to foster reflection on what liberation signifies for Black Americans, particularly in the context of the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary. The exhibition is sponsored by Comcast NBCUniversal.
