Focusing on the intersection of social unrest and artistic expression, this exhibition features the works of Devin Allen, Joe Giordano, and Paul Abowd. All three artists document the emotion, tension, and solidarity that defined the uprising and what took place in the aftermath, blending personal experiences with collective memory. The exhibition offers a vivid exploration of how art can both challenge and inspire change in jarring moments of societal shifts.

The Baltimore Uprising refers to the series of protests, demonstrations, and civil unrest that took place in Baltimore in April 2015, sparked by the death of Freddie Gray, a 25-year-old Black man who sustained a fatal spinal cord injury while in police custody. Gray’s death led to global outrage and protests against police brutality, racial inequality, and systemic injustice. The unrest was part of a larger wave of protests that occurred in cities across the U.S., following the deaths of other Black individuals, such as Michael Brown in Ferguson and Eric Garner in New York. The uprisings brought national attention to the issue of police violence against Black Americans and highlighted the need for social and systemic change.

In the aftermath, the protests also raised important questions about the role of art, media, and community storytelling in shaping public perception and advocating for change. Artists have been instrumental in documenting the unrest and offering a voice to those affected by the violence, helping to preserve the collective memory of the events.