Johnson Lowe Gallery is thrilled to present In Unity, as in Division, a group exhibition featuring new works from seven emerging artists working and living within the Atlanta Metropolitan Area. On view from October 6 to November 11, 2023, the exhibition showcases the works of Demetri Burke, Danielle Deadwyler, Leia Genis, Wihro Kim, Masela Nkolo, Sergio Suárez, and Ellex Swavoni, continuing the gallery's commitment to championing artists from Atlanta and the Global South.

In Unity, as in Division is a testament to Atlanta's pioneering artists who are actively shaping the city's artistic terrain. Rather than adhering to a collective theme or narrative, Johnson Lowe Gallery dedicated several months to closely collaborating with each of the artists featured to cultivate seven solo micro-exhibitions, capturing their current conceptual, philosophical, and creative focus. The result offers a glimpse into the microcosm of Atlanta's artistic landscape, honoring the unique talents of each artist whilst emphasizing the significance of cultivating collaborative and communal relationships within artistic circles.

Director Donovan Johnson states: “Every city has its unique brand of magic; its own sensibilities and inherited cultural legacies which create its sense of community. As cities grow, rigid definitions or identities become harder to pin down. In Unity, as in Division peers into the creative practices of seven artists and gives us all an opportunity to see the world through the eyes of members of the generation who will create the culture and zeitgeist of tomorrow, not just for Atlanta, but the world. For each of our experiences is but a microcosm of the reflections of our communities and beyond, throughout time.”

This exhibition builds on Johnson Lowe Gallery’s foundational practice and ongoing commitment to engage its community’s voices through programming in exploratory ways.

Held in congruence with the second edition of Atlanta Art Week, the Opening Reception of In Unity, as in Division is sponsored by artnet, the leading online resource for the international art market, and co-hosted by Bill Fine, the President of artnet. A Panel Discussion titled ‘The Power of Collecting’, moderated by Bill Fine, will occur on Sunday, October 8 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. In Unity, as in Division will remain on view through November 11, 2023.