Lineage
"Lineage" is the public exhibition of the well-esteemed Mark Thomas Gibson. Examining the “future of humanity” as proposed by Samuel Jennings’ 1792 painting Liberty Displaying the Arts and Sciences, Gibson's’ work initiates a conversation amongst viewers–how do we perceive history and what’s beyond those perceptions? The Library Company of Philadelphia, 1314 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Runs from October 15, 2024 to January 17, 2025.
Exhibition Description
Mark Thomas Gibson's Lineage exhibition, running from October 15, 2024, to January 17, 2025, at the Library Company of Philadelphia, reexamines Samuel Jennings' 1792 painting Liberty Displaying the Arts and Sciences. Through four large-scale works, Gibson explores the future of humanity, informed by community engagement, including Philadelphia high school students and local leaders. His paintings offer retellings of historical events and challenge viewers to reconsider their understanding of history and its implications.
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