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Burgess Modern + Contemporary is excited to announce, “Purvis Young: WARRIOR”, a curated exhibition of mixed media paintings spotlighting Young’s expansive career. A self-taught painter from Miami’s Overtown neighborhood, Purvis used his art as a powerful expression of his life story and the experiences of his peers. At Burgess Modern + Contemporary we celebrate the works of this remarkable artist and honor him as an essential figure that shaped our understanding of Black Culture.

Purvis Young is an exemplary example of an artist whose work speaks directly to our current strife and seeks to …