Robert Colescott,1919 (1980), Acrylic on canvas, 71 3/4 x 83 7/8 inches © 2021 Estate of Robert Colescott / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. Courtesy of the Estate and Blum & Poe, Los Angeles/New York/Tokyo Photo Credit: Joshua White — *1919* (1980)
Acrylic on canvas, 71 3/4 x 83 7/8 inches

© 2021 The Robert H. Colescott Separate Property Trust / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
*Courtesy of The Robert H. Colescott Separate Property Trust and Blum & Poe, Los Angeles/New York/Tokyo*
Photo Credit: Joshua White

Charles McGill, *Shredded Quilt II*, 2016
Reconfigured golf bag parts on panel, 72 x 72 x 6 in.

*Courtesy of the Estate of Charles McGill*
Photo: Jenny Gorman

Xaviera Simmons, The structure the labor the foundation the escape the pause (2020) Steel, wood, concrete, and acrylic, in three parts: a. 17 × 4 × 12 ft.; b. 14.8 ft. × 10 in. × 7.5 ft.; c. 12.5 × 9 × 26 ft. Courtesy of the Artist, Socrates Sculpture Park, and David Castillo, Miami Photo: Sara Morgan — Xaviera Simmons, *The structure the labor the foundation the escape the pause* (2020)
Steel, wood, concrete, and acrylic, in three parts: a. 17 × 4 × 12 ft.; b. 14.8 ft. × 10 in. × 7.5 ft.; c. 12.5 × 9 × 26 ft.
*Courtesy of the Artist, Socrates Sculpture Park, and David Castillo, Miami; Originally commissioned by Socrates Sculpture Park, New York*
Photo: Sara Morgan

Christian Sampson, Vita In Motu (2019) Photo: Coke Wisdom O'Neal — Christian Sampson, *Vita In Motu*, (2019)
Photo: Coke Wisdom O'Neal

JPW3's Zen Jail is a site specific art installation at Sarasota Art Museum — JPW3, *Zen Jail* (2016/2019)

Barbara Banks, Worker (2019) — Barbara Banks, *Worker*, (2019)

Unraveling: Aranda\Lasch & Terrol Dew Johnson

12 June – 26 September

Aranda\Lasch, a New York and Tucson-based design studio, and Terrol Dew Johnson, an internationally renowned Tohono O’odham basket weaver, collaborate on exquisitely intricate sculptures that are a unique blend of traditional Native American weaving techniques and digital fabrication methods.

Art and Race Matters: The Career of Robert Colescott

29 May – 31 October

Art and Race Matters: The Career of Robert Colescott is the first comprehensive retrospective of one of the United States’ most compelling and provocative artists who—through vibrant paintings laced with biting satire—confronted issues of race, gender, identity, and the uncomfortable realities of American life in the latter half of the 20th century.

Charles McGill: In the Rough

29 May – 21 November

Charles McGill: In the Rough explores the assemblage works of artist, educator, and golf teaching professional Charles McGill, who physically deconstructed and repurposed the plastic, steel, leather, vinyl, and hardware from vintage golf bags to examine the racial and class inequities associated with the sport and leisure activity.

Samo Davis: Happiness in ROYGBIV

29 May – 31 October

Happiness in ROYGBIV is a vibrant sculptural installation that features a colorful and effervescent tree composed of found objects from the artist’s home, intending to spark joy within the difficult times of the last year.

Xaviera Simmons

May 2021- November 2022

Xaviera Simmons engages her sweeping practice of photography, painting, video, sound, sculpture, and installation to explore the construction of landscape, language, and complex histories in the United States and its empire building globally.

The Memory Project

Barbara Banks : Worker

Located in the south wing, Barbara Banks’ Worker celebrates the individuals who lent their talents to remake the building that is now Sarasota Art Museum.