An exhibit that showcases the vision and optimism of a new generation
When looking toward an uncertain future, there’s plenty to be afraid of, particularly for the young and systemically underserved communities throughout the globe. But what if we were somehow able to let go of that fear? What if, by delving into such nuanced topics as mental health, individuality and alienation, poverty, and the complexities of young Black motherhood, we were able to find the connective threads that bind us together and look forward at a future with no barriers or boundaries . . . and, fundamentally, with no fear? What would that look like, and who would we be?
That’s precisely what a powerful new art and culture exhibit, “Future Without Fear,” seeks to explore. With a mission to elevate the voices of a generation at risk, six world-class artists—Kennedi Carter, Naima Green, Abdi Ibrahim, Clifford Prince King, Doug Segars and Magdalena Wosinska—have come together to create intimate, emotional imagery focused on the collective human experience.
Photograph by Magdalena Wosinska, provided by "Future Without Fear"
The work of these artists showcases how it’s no easy feat to navigate through this moment in history—how young people are burdened by a lack of access to resources that would allow them the space to dream about their future. But, in addition to these difficult realizations, their work centrally celebrates the vision, tenacity and optimism of those working to lead us to a better future. Rob English, co-founder of storytelling group The Work, which