Seen and Unseen is a contemporary figurative art exhibition that explores the themes of race, identity, gender and diversity, nature and climate change, through the outstanding works of Black and mixed heritage artists.
This exhibition showcases the work of pioneering artist, Nahem Shoa, and includes works by his friend and fellow artist Desmond Haughton. Shoa has for over 35 years made identity and the human condition the theme of his artistic expression, pushing to have positive images of Black people represented in exhibitions and gallery collections.
Co-curated by Shoa and the curatorial team at the Ferens the exhibition includes paintings, sculpture and video works from the Ferens’ collection, bringing to our attention untold stories and new interpretations by juxtaposing them with loans of work by important black artists.
Credit: Nahem Shoa, Head of Dan, 2008, Oil on linen, © the artist
