The Studio Museum in Harlem presents From the Studio: Fifty-Eight Years of Artists in Residence. Proposed as a founding initiative in 1968, the Artist-in-Residence program has earned the Studio Museum in Harlem recognition for its catalytic role in advancing the work of visual artists of African and Afro-Latinx descent. At its core, the residency program offers artists an unparalleled opportunity to develop their practice from within the Studio Museum’s walls. With Harlem as a backdrop and inspiration, the program includes studio spaces for artists to work, exhibit, and engage with visitors in one of the most important historical centers for Black cultural production.
Residency’s alumni were asked to reflect on their time at the Studio Museum when making new work for this presentation. Seen together, these artists’ memories and impressions form a visual narrative not only of the history of this program but of the Museum itself. Adia Millett was an Artist-in-Residence from 2001-2002 and is included in the exhibition.
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