Jack Shainman Gallery presents Space is the Place, showcasing Barkley L. Hendricks' exploration of Black identity through Afrofuturism. The exhibition intertwines celestial imagery and portraits to explore the expansive connection between the human experience and the cosmos. Referencing Sun Ra's 1972 film, Hendricks’ work evokes resilience and hope, suggesting a limitless future beyond earthly struggles. Accompanied by a Soul Jazz Records playlist, the show draws from the 1970s’ political and cultural context, offering a vision of empowerment and transcendence.
