Strong, Bright, Useful & True: Recent Acquisitions and Contemporary Art from Baltimore
On view April 15 – Sept. 6, 2025
Featuring contemporary Baltimore artists shaping the national and global arts landscape, the exhibition illustrates the vibrancy of Baltimore’s contemporary art scene and showcases a broad spectrum of media, including painting, sculpture, time-based media, and photography.
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Artist interviews
Brandon Donahue-Shipp on his work and new Frary Gallery exhibition
The Baltimore-based artist talks about the making of Basketball Bloom (Spectrum), which transforms found, discarded, and traded objects into works of art that foster connections among communities.
Jerrell Gibbs on exploring vulnerability through his work
The Baltimore-based artist shares the inspiration behind his work, Can’t let ’em see me cry, which considers the societal expectations of Black men and boys.
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