RADICAL REIMAGINING @ THE NEWARK MUSEUM OF ART, Sponsored by Prudential

Radical Reimagining: Exploring Radical Creativity at The Newark Museum of Art

Radical Reimagining at The Newark Museum of Art served as a stunning centerpiece for the festival, showcasing the works of 72 extraordinary artists who embodied the spirit of innovation and transformation. This beautifully curated exhibition explored bold new perspectives on art, culture, and community, captivating attendees with its depth and creativity. 

As the festival’s grand opening, the gallery set the tone for five days of groundbreaking programming. It stood as a powerful reminder of Newark’s potential as a leader in the arts on both a local and global stage.

Artists: Afrocentric Keyy (Kiarra Elliott), Amanda Thackray, Anna Collevecchio, Ann LePore, Ann Vollum, Anker West, Anonda Bell, Antoinette Ellis-Williams, Anne Adams, Bimpé Fageyinbo, Barbara Minch, Benjamin Niles, Bryan Montenegro, Cathleen McCoy Bristol, Cesar Melgar, Collin Mura-Smith, Courtney Minor, Daniele Scott, David A. DeVose, David Solan, Devin Monét Alexander, Doune Clermont, Esmeralda Vazquez, France Garrido, Giovanna Eley, Gregg Banks, Gwen Charles, Irene Christensen, Jahi Kijo Lendor, Jamil Burton, Jaz Graf, Jooyun Lim, Joseph Eze, Josephine Barreiro, Julian A. Henderson, Juno Zago, Kervin Andre, Kim Hill, Kween Moore, Kwesi O. Kwarteng, Laura Lou Levy, Laura Stein, Lillian Ribeiro, Luis Alves, Luisa Pinzon, Malik Hill, Maria Estrela, Michael Dal Cerro, Musa Hixson, Natalia Klimchuk, N. L. Akili Buchanan, Nette Forné Thomas, Patricia Dahlman, Pedro Mieles Cantos, Philip Smallwood, Radisha James, Richard Gaines, Robert Richardson, Ron EA Powell, Samar Hussaini, Samantha Jean, Sandra Charlap, Serron Green, Simone Bailey Campbell, Sumana Ghosh-Witherspoon, Suliman Onque, Sybil Archibald, Tasha Branham, Teena Soni, Tenjin Ikeda, Theda Sandiford, Victor Reynolds, Yvonne Onque, Ziui Vance.