A celebration of Juneteenth and the enduring spirit of Black freedom, resilience, and cultural expression. We invite artists to reflect on themes of liberation, heritage, identity, and community through the lens of photography. This exhibition honors the historical significance of Juneteenth while exploring how its meaning continues to evolve today. We welcome your creativity and perspective.
June 18th 2026
Artifact Projects, 155 Suffolk St, New York, NY 10002
Jubilee
2025
Archival pigment print
12 × 16 in
Jubilee documents a spontaneous expression of joy during Juneteenth in Harlem. The raised hand becomes both celebration and declaration, a gesture rooted in pride, survival, and collective memory.
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2025
Archival pigment print
12 × 16 in
Jubilee documents a spontaneous expression of joy during Juneteenth in Harlem. The raised hand becomes both celebration and declaration, a gesture rooted in pride, survival, and collective memory.
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Crop Over on the 2/3
2025
Archival pigment print
12 × 16 in
A masquerader in full Crop Over costume waits on a 2/3 line subway platform, the EXIT sign glowing behind her as the train arrives. Named for the Bajan carnival festival, the image traces a line between Caribbean tradition and the everyday infrastructure of New York City, the diaspora carried home through the transit system itself.
2025
Archival pigment print
12 × 16 in
A masquerader in full Crop Over costume waits on a 2/3 line subway platform, the EXIT sign glowing behind her as the train arrives. Named for the Bajan carnival festival, the image traces a line between Caribbean tradition and the everyday infrastructure of New York City, the diaspora carried home through the transit system itself.
