Alternator exhibition essays respond to the artworks presented through our Main Gallery exhibition series, and add another layer of interpretation to the exhibitions on view. These essays take a variety of forms: formal essays, Q&As with the artist, interpretive responses, and other types of creative writing pieces.
Read the essay supporting our current exhibition below, or review the essay archive going back to 2019.
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This curatorial essay by Carmen Levy-Milne explores SHAPESHIFTERS, a multidisciplinary exhibition by artists Kendell Yan, Chris Reed, and Romi Kim. Drawing on Chinese, Cree, and Korean folklore, the essay examines shapeshifting as a lens for exploring drag, queer identity, and resilience through photography, film, performance, and community engagement.
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