
The artists in Caribbean Contemporary: Rhythms from the Edge find inspiration in the land and communities that sustain them, infusing their works with a sense of place and belonging. As a whole, they celebrate the resilience and spirit of the Caribbean diaspora, forging connections across time and space.
The region is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of global warming and, in July 2024, Hurricane Beryl swept through the Eastern Caribbean, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Rising sea levels, increasing temperatures and the intensification of hurricanes pose existential threats to the region’s islands and their inhabitants, exacerbating existing socio-economic challenges and highlighting the need for urgent climate action.
Art has the power to transcend barriers, evoke emotions and inspire change. This exhibition highlights how artists across the Caribbean diaspora have harnessed their talents to explore pressing issues relating to the environment, migration, globalisation, identity, gender and belonging. They also celebrate the resilience of their communities, the natural beauty of their islands and the pulsating rhythms of everyday life, reminding us of what we must take action to preserve.
Artists: A k u z u r u, Alanis Forde, Ancel Daniel, Anna Gibson, Canute Caliste, Carla Armour, David Antonio Cruz, Dawn Nicholls, Deborah Jack, Edouard Duval-Carré, Elio Rodriguez, Elisa Lejuez, Lee-Ann Haslam, Madsen Mompremier, Oliver Benoit, Pauline Marcelle, Pogus Caesar, Rose L. Williams, Sara Moreira, Sonia E. Barrett, Wilfredo Lam.


Unit seeks to preserve the artist’s essential role as the flag-bearer of creativity in our future.

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