Lorna Simpson’s exhibition, 'Source Notes', at The Metropolitan Museum of Art presents a transformative experience, focusing on her paintings and artistic evolution. Opening on May 19 and continuing until November 2, the showcase highlights over 30 artworks, moving beyond her renowned conceptual photography into complex visual compositions. By blending different materials and drawing from historical archives, Simpson creates thought-provoking pieces that question identity and perception. This exhibition marks a significant moment in her career, inviting viewers to engage deeply with themes of memory and history that underpin her work.
Each piece is a velvet scalpel, slicing the gauze of constructed history with the precision of a surgeon and the intuition of a priestess.
This show illuminates a decade of work by the artist, a landmark moment in her trajectory. It expands her legacy beyond conceptual photography into a richly layered visual language.
Simpson draws from archives that have both glamorized and erased: vintage issues of Ebony and Jet, the Associated Press, and the Library of Congress.
The exhibition shimmers with contradiction and depth, making visible the fault lines between identity and illusion.
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