Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

"Collection of Selected Works Spanning Fifty Years"

Hakim Raquib

November 19 - December 26

Midway Gallery

Reception: Thursday, December 1, 5pm-8pm

Hakim’s art is an exploration of identity, as it pertains to the African diaspora and its uniqueness in humankind. The spectrum of his concerns range from the environmental to the social, and to historical, political, and cultural presences. Because his work is personal as well, this exploration takes a critical view of civil rights and cultural issues in America. Many of his images incorporate historical and cultural references to racism. He combines familiar visual symbols and subjects with text, paint, and textures over a thematic assemblage, arranging them into a new, conceptually layered piece. The textual component provides clues for interpretation.

Curated by Milan Kohout