ming smith: feeling the future
Institution: International African American Museum
Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Dates: January — April 2024
Portraiture is the heart and soul of Ming Smith's photography. For nearly 50 years, Smith's images have portrayed Black life and embodied the root emotions at the heart of individuals and communities. Feeling the Future is the first comprehensive consideration of Smith's work in a museum. Organized by Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, curated by James Bartlett, and conceived by Janice Bond.
Layout and spatial planning
Adaptation of graphic design and signage
Multimedia integration
Collaboration with curator & museum staff