Ceremony

Drawing on artist Lindsay Adams’ background in international studies and cultural anthropology, Ceremony explores the histories of Black movement, migration, and world-building. Guest curated by Claudia M. Watts, the exhibition places Adams’ new works in conversation with never-before-seen archival objects from the Johns Hopkins Sheridan Libraries’ collection, including rare books and personal correspondence from Billie Holiday, Josephine Baker, and more.

Exhibition catalog

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Exhibition playlist

Sean Jones, the Peabody Institute’s Richard and Elizabeth Case Chair of Jazz Studies, curated an exhibition-inspired soundscape that includes classics from Miles Davis, Josephine Baker, Hazel Scott, Billie Holiday, and others,

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About Lindsay Adams

Lindsay is a writer and painter working across traditional mediums. Employing her educational foundation as a social scientist, with a background in foreign relations, sociology, and cultural anthropology, she systematically engages in her work with precise critical analysis and a perceptive understanding of the complex fabric of social dynamics. Embracing her intersectional identity, Lindsay’s work serves as a reflection of self, exploring personal and collective histories and the role imagination plays in mining the complexities and nuances of life.