The Guess Lawson Collection

The Architecture of Culture: Works from the Guess Lawson Collection (TAOC) is an exhibition that showcases the evolving nature of contemporary art and the enduring hope that persists amid beauty, doubt, and often struggle. This exhibition highlights The Guess Lawson Collection’s ability to bridge the gap between past and present, inviting viewers to engage with the complex narrative of American history through art.

The selections in this first exhibition from the Guess Lawson Collection are focused on consideration of how as a community do we tie art to activism, a topic close to the collectors hearts. The exhibition  spotlights works in the Collection by multicultural and multinational artists whose work calls us to act on societal challenges of gender and income inequality, and by artists whose work reflects individuals that remind us of the importance of purpose as a character trait for empowerment.

The exhibition draws from Guess Lawson’s extensive collection presenting a powerful and dynamic visual dialogue that explores issues of race, gender, and otherness. The collection features works by established artists such as John Biggers, Hughie Lee-Smith, Violette Bule, Whitfield Lovell, Radcliffe Bailey, David McGee, Joyce Scott, Delilah Montoya, Dick Wray and Giana De Dier, popular artists Abi Salami, Eddie Filer, Kaima Marie Akarue, Christopher Blay, Romeo Robinson, Jonathan Carroll, Danielle Finnerman, and others, offering a rich exploration of depth and diversity.

TAOC is a space for contemplation and discussion challenging the audience to reflect on their own preconceived notions and beliefs. Through a curated selection of artworks, visitors can appreciate the complex narratives and creative processes that drive these artists.