Simpson, Earth & Sky

Lorna Simpson’s piece Earth & Sky (unknown fall) is an Afrofuturist artwork that pulls lines from an old geology textbook, referencing things like meteorites and natural forces. Her work ties into the room’s themes of Black memory, history, and imagining new futures. Especially for Black communities whose stories have often been left out in the past. It’s a subtle but powerful piece that connects science, history, and imagination to elaborate on Black excellence. It brings together history and the idea of what could be, which is what Afrofuturism is all about, mixing the past with dreams of the future.

Hauser & Wirth. “Lorna Simpson – Earth & Sky.” 2024, https://www.hauserwirth.com/hauser-wirth-exhibitions/lorna-simpson-earth-and-sky/