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First Friday, August 7th, 5-8 pm.

It will be the opening reception for a solo exhibition, “Selections from Athlone Clarke,” and will be on view through October 22. There will be live music, an artist talk, drinks, and light refreshments.

Kentuck at Queen City is free and open to the public Thursday-Saturday: 10:00 am-4:00 pm (closed for lunch, 11:30 am-12:30 pm)

Sunday: 1:00 pm-4:00 pm

Monday-Wednesday: Closed

About Athlone:

“Athlone Clarke (b. 1956, Spanish Town, Jamaica), lives and works in Atlanta, GA. By combining acrylic painting and found objects, he creates pieces to explore the complexities and nuances of the African diaspora. His works are a reminder of our collective memories and the importance of recontextualizing and reclaiming our cultural and aesthetic legacies. Through vibrant color, texture, and composition, he seeks to challenge and disrupt traditional narratives, while also celebrating the strength, resilience, and beauty of both his individual identity and the collective experience of his community. Clarke is a self-taught artist who has been painting for over two decades. His work has been included in exhibitions at the Auburn Avenue Research Library, Atlanta; Kentuck Museum & Art Center, Alabama; Historic Ward Rooming House Gallery, Miami; Carnegie Visual Arts Center, Alabama; and the Gregg Museum of Art and Design, North Carolina; among others.”