Using art as a platform, 1708 Gallery’s latest public project participates in the process of reclamation, cultural continuity, and community engagement present within historic Jackson Ward. This multi-site project consists of an off-site billboard in Jackson Ward,...
According to artist Massa Lemu, it is the year of the dupe. Lemu describes election season in his home country, Malawi, as a time of trickery and deceit, during which the elite makes their way to the ground from their “ivory towers,” as Lemu puts it. While he isn’t...
It finally feels like spring in Richmond--the city went from a clammy winter chill to a dry heat in the span of a week--which means even a simple walk down the block is enough to get you sweating. It would almost be easier to stay inside. But if you, like us, suffer...
Last weekend, former and current professional athletes ranging from NFL, NBA, MLB, and US World Cup Soccer stars stood by their works of art inside of 1708 Gallery, addressing their pieces in the first exhibit of its kind for Richmond. No helmets to sign, no...
Founded for 1708 Gallery’s 30th anniversary, InLight Richmond was established in 2008 and features a wide array of light-based performances and art. With each year starting off with a community light parade of lanterns, this free-to-attend public exhibition produces...