Stanley Wolukau-Wanambwa: Scene at Eastman

The George Eastman Museum is delighted to present the exhibition, Scene at Eastman, which will close on April 20, 2025. The exhibition comprises a set of photographs and sculptures made in aluminum, glass, concrete, paper, tin, and other materials. The photographs and sculptures in Scene at Eastman (“the works”) describe various acts and instances of apprehension, of address, of attendance to the presence of others. Some objects are original, others appropriated. The viewer’s own practice of looking is solicited by the works. Viewers are alerted to the presence of cameras within the exhibition space: to enter the galleries is to be observed.

The exhibition comprises works produced in various locations including, but not limited to: Republic of Uganda, Republic of South Sudan, England, Republic of South Africa, Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the states of California and New York. The works describe a variety of figures, places and objects—some recognizable, others perhaps obscure or esoteric, others still not physically in evidence. The works are arranged in a dialogue with one another that is offered to the viewer as an experience to occupy, or otherwise entertain them in their time of leisure. The selection of objects in the opening rendition of the exhibition will be subject to change. Some works will be removed, displaced, or substituted by others not present at the opening. Different viewers will thus experience differing exhibitions over time. The exhibition will be open from 10am to 4:55pm Tuesday through Saturday, and 11am to 4:55pm on Sunday.

Scene at Eastman is curated by Phil Taylor, in collaboration with Stanley Wolukau-Wanambwa.

Changes to the exhibition will take place on January 6, 2025, and February 24, 2025.

Artists in conversation: Photographs and Language
Featuring artists Stanley Wolukau-Wanambwa and Lucas Blalock, with curator Phil Taylor
Thursday, January 23, 2025, 5:30pm, Dryden Theatre

Artists in conversation: Exhibition and Duration
Featuring artists Stanley Wolukau-Wanambwa and Paul Pfeiffer, with curator Phil Taylor
Thursday, March 27, 2025, 7pm, further details on location and Zoom registration to come

Major support for 75th Anniversary exhibitions provided by the Rubens Family Foundation. Generously sponsored by Midtown Athletic Club.