Gavin Benjamin: Gilded Glamour (Pop-Up Exhibition*)

*This pop-up exhibition is on view during regular Museum hours May 21–27 and May 30–31 only. (Closed on May 28 and 29).

Experience the bold vision of artist Gavin Benjamin in this special pop-up exhibition featuring works from his acclaimed series Heads of State, Night Fever, and Miss a Thing.

A multidisciplinary artist, Benjamin merges photography, painting, and design to explore questions of identity, race, luxury, and belonging. Drawing inspiration from art history, fashion, and pop culture, his richly layered portraits challenge how beauty and power are portrayed in contemporary society.

Gavin Benjamin, Night Fever: No 9, around 2023. Mixed media collage. Courtesy of the artist.