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JOIN US FOR THE OPENING RECEPTION AT BRIC HOUSE! Free and open to the public. Featuring paintings, works on paper, and mixed-media work by David Antonio Cruz, Yashua Klos, Tschabalala Self, and Yoon Ji Seon, "Look up here, I’m In heaven" focuses on work by artists who construct portraits using unconventional media and pictorial formats. While race, cultural identity, and contemporary realities are central elements of the work on view, these artists create imagery that goes beyond the here and now to establish a more transcendent sense of self.

Performances by artists David Antonio Cruz, Jaamil Olawale Kosoko, and David Thomson that explore contradictions in identity, freedom, and materiality of the black/brown body. This event is taking place in conjunction with the "Look up here, I'm in heaven" exhibition.

A discussion with "Look up here, I’m in heaven" artists David Antonio Cruz and Tschabalala Self, and choreographer and dancer Marguerite Hemmings on themes and subjects addressed in the exhibition. Moderated by artist Kambui Olujimi. This program is taking place in conjunction with the "Look up here, I'm in heaven" exhibition.

Celebrate the summer and the close of the "Look up here, I'm in heaven" exhibition with BRIC's contemporary art program during our third annual Summer Art Social! Join us as we take over the first floor of BRIC House for an evening of performance and music, celebrating the work of multiple visual artists. The evening will include: - open studios with our summer artists-in-residence - performance art - tour of the exhibition on view - open mic tribute to shapeshifters Prince and David Bowie - art-making activity - summer-themed photobooth (by Sharingbox) - snacks, refreshments and a cold treat will be served! Timing and details to be announced. RSVP on our website, at BRICartsmedia.org.