Both artists have been united in their commitment to amplifying authentic Black experiences and images, recognizing those important perspectives and insights were overlooked and sorely lacking within the field of photography.”īoth born in 1953, Bey and Weems found motivation for their art in the changing American social landscape of their youth. “We’re thrilled to partner with GRAM to bring such a historically significant exhibition to Florida,” said Michael Tomor, Penny and Jeff Vinik executive director at TMA.Ĭhief curator of GRAM Ron Platt said, “Dawoud Bey and Carrie Mae Weems have always sought to create works of art that expand the way we think about the world. Organized by the Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) and sponsored by Bank of America, Dawoud Bey & Carrie Mae Weems: In Dialogue is the first exhibition to bring their work together exclusively. Dawoud Bey & Carrie Mae Weems: In Dialogue is on view at the Tampa Museum of Art, bringing together 40 years of work by Dawoud Bey and Carrie Mae Weems.Ī 40-year retrospective by two of today’s most influential photo-based artists, Dawoud Bey and Carrie Mae Weems, is on view at the Tampa Museum of Art (TMA) until Sunday, October 23 for the first stop in a nationwide tour.
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