Exhibition
just opened
Powerhouses
6 Feb 2025 – 18 Apr 2025
Regular hours
- Thursday
- 10:00 – 18:00
- Friday
- 10:00 – 18:00
- Saturday
- 10:00 – 18:00
by appointment - Tuesday
- 10:00 – 18:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00 – 18:00
Free admission
Address
- 529 W 20th St
- New York
New York - 10011
- United States
Travel Information
- 14th St. & 8th Ave. (A-C-E) and 23rd St. & 8th Ave. (C-E)
20 Powerhouse Artists - 20 Masterworks
Works by Romare Bearden, Elizabeth Catlett, Melvin Edwards, Wifredo Lam, Norman Lewis, Pablo Picasso, Howardena Pindell, Charles Sebree, Lorna Simpson, and others.
About
Over its four-decade history, Bill Hodges Gallery has been a leader in championing African American artists and their vital contributions to art and culture. The gallery has collected, exhibited, and sold works by some of the most influential Black artists in art history. We consider many of the artists in our collection to be "powerhouses." A powerhouse artist is a master of their craft, possessing unparalleled skill and a daring, innovative vision that challenges long-held artistic conventions. These artists are driven and disciplined, dedicating themselves relentlessly to creating impactful work of the highest quality. Creating a lasting cultural impact, they shape trends, redefine their field, and leave an indelible mark on the art world.
Spanning generations and mediums, Powerhouses brings together a dynamic collection of 20 artworks by 20 artists. From a vibrant print by Romare Bearden to an evocative C-Print created by Carrie Mae Weems, this exhibition showcases a spectrum of artistic genius. The exhibition also features works by Elizabeth Catlett, Melvin Edwards, Wifredo Lam, Norman Lewis, Pablo Picasso, Howardena Pindell, Charles Sebree, Lorna Simpson, and others.
In addition to highlighting museum-quality selections from the gallery’s collection, Powerhouses invites visitors to discover unexpected treasures. Featuring works that may surprise even longtime supporters, the exhibition highlights the depth and breadth of the gallery’s holdings. While Bill Hodges Gallery is known as a cornerstone of the arts community for its commitment to preserving and promoting African American art, we hope this exhibition will prompt visitors to say, “Wow, I didn’t know Bill Hodges Gallery had that!”