Hood Ornament: Curated by Charles Moore

Hood Ornament is curated by renowned authority on the art and economics of collecting artworks created by artists of the African Diaspora, Charles Moore. Moore has curated exhibitions around the world, and has written numerous books, the most well known of which is titled The Black Market. He has selected ten artists from Detroit to Zimbabwe to participate in the exhibition, many of which have never before exhibited their works in the American West. Artists Shinique Smith and Kara Walker are the most widely known of the featured artists, while other artists are emerging.

Hood Ornament navigates the duality embedded in its name, a symbol perched atop a vehicle and a neighborhood often associated with Black America, both markers of identity, both personal and collective. In its evolving symbolism, the “hood ornament” has become an emblem of status and a reflection of lived experiences, resilience, and transformation.

Don’t miss the opportunity to see this exhibition every Friday through Sunday, 11-5 pm, at [CONTAINER] Contemporary Art, 1226 Flagman Way, in the Baca Railyard District of Santa Fe.