The Black & White [Redux]

Exhibition Opening Night

Please join us for the opening of HYCIDE XPANSE — an immersive art space centering photography, media, mentorship, and wellness on Friday, June 27th, 6–9pm in the heart of Newark's Arts and Education District.

On view: THE BLACK & WHITE [REDUX] — an exhibition of images from "HYCIDE: The Black & White Book" exploring the power of Black culture and race as a social construct. Featured photographers include Akintola Hanif, Le Pistolera, Erik James Montgomery, Jean Messeroux, Amandla Baraka, and Kenibashu Saikaptah. Copies of "HYCIDE: The Black & White Book" will be available for purchase.

The event will also feature performances by a Newark hip hop collective, and TreZure Empire, Black alt musician and vocalist. Music by DJ 400proof.

Plus, FREE 10-minute massages by Probody Massage for the first 25 people who purchase a book.

Envisioned as a sanctuary for intentional creative exchange, reflection and collaboration, HYCIDE XPANSE is a curated third space for critical thinking and aligned minds. A testament to a life sharpened by love, loss, and clarity, XPANSE seeks to provide space for visual literacy and dialogue.

THE BLACK & WHITE [REDUX] will be on view by appointment only through August 31st. After party from 9–11pm at HYCIDE XPANSE. Free and open to the public.