Ming Smith: Transcendence
Posted on March 12, 2024
Transcendence features the entirety of Ming Smith’s remarkable series for the first time. Through this exhibition, the Columbus Museum of Art offers a rare opportunity to delve into Smith's identity as an artist deeply rooted in the diverse fabric of Columbus, OH.
Smith's lens intricately weaves together the cultural tapestry of Columbus, showcasing the influences of luminaries such as Nancy Wilson, Aminah Robinson, Toyce Anderson, Toni Morrison, and Linda Goode Bryant. Her narrative unfolds against familiar backdrops, from Carl Brown's IGA Foodliner store on Mt. Vernon Avenue to Dr. Tyler's drugstore on the east side, resonating with personal memories... Continue reading Ming Smith: Transcendence