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“Will You Watch Me Win?” an exhibition by April Bey, will be on display Sept. 26 through Dec. 7 at The Union For Contemporary Art. The closing reception and conversation with the artist is on Dec. 7.
The exhibition invites viewers to explore the enchanting lore of Atlantica—a vibrant, imagined utopia where Black queer joy and resilience reign supreme. The exhibition centers on the Magical Blue Holes found around the planet Earth, mystical portals connecting Earth’s oceans to Atlantica, where whales and marine life traverse between realms. These blue holes also house space stations, iconic for their bustling beauty supply stores. Bey’s work features archival ads from these Atlantican beauty stores, weaving narratives of self-love and autonomy. Through this exhibit, Bey poses the powerful question: Will you watch me win if I ask nothing of you? If I revel in my own joy and beauty?
