Galerie Myrtis

Expo Chicago 2026 Audio Catalog

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ExpoChicago

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EXPO CHICAGO
April 9–12, 2026
Navy Pier’s Festival Hall, Chicago IL

Reclaiming the Lens: Memory, Reflection, and Reclamation in Contemporary Black Art

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Devin Allen

b. 1988, Baltimore, Maryland

Devin Allen is an accomplished photographer and author who adeptly captures the experiences of African Americans, encompassing their joys, struggles, and realities. Allen’s dynamic imagery often portrays scenes from his hometown, presenting an alternative narrative to the prevalent depictions of the city and its inhabitants in the media. read the featured catalog entry for Devin

Tawny Chatmon

b. 1979, Tokyo, Japan

Tawny Chatmon’s work explores identity, heritage, and the beauty of Black childhood through richly layered portraiture. Working primarily with photography as a foundation, her practice expands into material processes that include hand-embroidery, beading, metallic pigments, and other mixed media that center Black children and families with dignity and grace. read the featured catalog entry for Tawny

M. Scott Johnson

b. 1968, Inkster, Michigan

M. Scott Johnson came of age in the sonic laboratory of Detroit techno—a site where Black futurity learned to inhabit circuitry, loop, and pulse. That machinic rhythm permeates his sculptural vocabulary, as syncopation and repetition are transposed into line, cut, and void. His sculptures embody an Afrosurrealist materialism: objects rooted in atavistic memory yet emerging like dream fragments in material form. read the featured catalog entry for Scott

Art of the Collectors XI

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Art of the Collectors XI

February 21 – April 18, 2026

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Galerie Myrtis celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2026, marking two decades of championing artists, advancing cultural dialogue, and building community through art. Founded in 2006 in Washington, DC, and relocated to Baltimore, Maryland, in 2008, Galerie Myrtis has since become a vital cultural anchor in the city—recognized for its unwavering commitment to artistic excellence, cultural stewardship, and amplifying African American and African Diaspora voices.

To commemorate this milestone, the gallery will present a year-long series of exhibitions and public programs that reflect its enduring mission.

The anniversary year launches with Art of the Collectors XI, a curated exhibition highlighting exceptional works by African American and African Diasporic artists, spanning emerging talents to celebrated masters. The exhibition includes multi-media works from the estates of James Hill and Helen Jackson, among others, all available for purchase. A dedicated virtual viewing room will offer a rare opportunity to acquire works from the collections of renowned arts patron Arthur Lewis, alongside other noted collectors.

Together, these programs celebrate Galerie Myrtis’s legacy as a space where art, history, and community converge—and where collecting is understood as an act of generosity, stewardship, and connection across generations.

Upcoming Events

Saturday, February 28

Art and Legacy

2:00 – 4:00 pm

Free
RSVP required (limited seating)

On February 28, 2026 (2:00 – 4:00 pm), Galerie Myrtis will host Art and Legacy, an intimate panel discussion exploring art collecting as an intergenerational practice. The panel features members of Dr. Myrtis Bedolla’s family—April Bedolla, Christopher Bedolla, Alex Hyman, and Jenell Steele—who will reflect on how Dr. Bedolla’s role as both matriarch and gallerist shaped the family’s shared passion for collecting. Moderated by Ky Vassor, Assistant Director, the conversation examines collecting as an act of preservation, care, and cultural continuity.

Portraits of the Bedolla-Hyman and Steele Families; Photographer: Ryan Stevenson, 2019

Saturday, March 14

Special Edition of Tea with Myrtis

Changamiré: A Tribute to Billie Holiday

2:00 – 5:00 pm
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Seating is limited

A special anniversary edition of Tea with Myrtis, Changamiré: A Tribute to Billie Holiday, will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. This curated listening salon features an intimate dialogue between acclaimed jazz vocalist Changamiré and Dr. Myrtis Bedolla, accompanied by vinyl selections from Seeking Billie: The Unusual Tribute to Billie Holiday. The program will also premiere Project 44, a new video series that connects Billie Holiday’s enduring legacy to the lived experiences of contemporary Black women. The LP will be available for purchase during the event.

Seeking Billie: The Unusual Tribute to Billie Holiday (album cover & headshot of Changamiré). Images courtesy of the artist and Sonning Records.

Saturday, April 18

Collecting: An Unruly Passion

2:00 – 4:00 pm

Anniversary programming continues on April 18, 2026, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, with Collecting: An Unruly Passion, a dynamic panel discussion featuring collectors who will reflect on the motivations behind their collecting practices and the critical role that lending artworks to museums plays in expanding public access, advancing education, and ensuring cultural preservation. Panelists will include Darryl and Leslye Fraser; Gregg J Justice III; and Bill Mitchell, with Dr. Myrtis Bedolla as moderator.

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artwork: April Bey, Can’t Fake Humble Just ‘Cause Yo Ass is Insecure, 2021
Digitally woven taspestry, metallic cord, glitter (currency), hand-sewing, epoxy resin on wood panel, 48 x 36”; Courtesy the Arthur Lewis Collection

James Seward Biography

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Biography

James Seward was born in El Paso, Texas in 1979. He received his B.F.A at the Savannah College of Art and Design. He has exhibited in many galleries and several museums throughout the United States; His painting My Father in The Living Room of Our 10th House was accepted into the first Boochever Portrait Competition at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery. In 2021, he was the recipient of the Peter S Reed Foundation grant. In 2024 he had a solo exhibition Embrace: Cinematic Moments at the Hudson River Museum. His work has been published in the LA Times, on the cover of Newsweek Magazine, Ritz Carlton Magazine, New American Paintings, and American Art Collector. He worked for several years as an assistant painter for the internationally renowned artist Jeff Koons. James currently lives in Brooklyn, NY.

image courtesy of the Hudson River Museum (hrm.org)

James Seward

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James Leroy Seward is an American painter whose practice moves fluently between the intimacy of portraiture and the charged atmosphere of staged, cinematic encounter. Trained in illustration at Savannah College of Art and Design (BFA, 1998–2002) and shaped by formative studio experience as an assistant painter at Jeff Koons Studio (2005–2013), Seward brings rigorous craft to images that feel simultaneously contemporary and timeless.

Seward’s work has been recognized by major institutions and foundations, including the People’s Choice Award in the Outwin Boocheever Portrait Competition at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery (2006) and the Peter S. Reed Foundation Grant (2021).

His recent solo exhibition, Embrace: Cinematic Moments by James Seward, was presented at The Hudson River Museum (Yonkers, NY) in 2023.

Across exhibitions and publications, Seward’s presence reflects a sustained engagement with the evolving language of contemporary painting—appearing in venues ranging from university art centers to New York and Los Angeles galleries and featured in outlets such as New American Paintings and Newsweek, among others.

This Is The Day Of My Dream, 2020
Oil on canvas
26 x 30

Fuze Art Fair 2025

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FUZE Caribbean Art Fair 2025

LOCATION: Baha Mar Resort in Nassau, Bahamas
October 22 -26, 2025

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Galerie Myrtis is pleased to participate in the FUZE Caribbean Art Fair at Booth A5. During the fair we are showcasing works by esteemed artists Morel Doucet, Fabiola Jean-Louis, and Ya La’ford.

The FUZE Caribbean Art Fair is an annual event held in conjunction with The Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival. FUZE is dedicated to supporting the regional art ecosystem while connecting artists with new audiences and international platforms. Hosted by Baha Mar in Nassau, Bahamas, this year’s programming features master classes, culinary demonstrations, and live performances by internationally recognized artists, including the headliner, Lenny Kravitz.

Programming for FUZE includes a panel scheduled for Sunday, October 26th from 12:00 – 1:00 pm. The discussion will offer insights on gallery representation and the relationship between artists and galleries. Moderated by Royann Dean, the conversation will feature Dr. Myrtis Bedolla, Amanda Coulson, and Blue Curry.

The fair will take place from October 22nd to 26th, running daily from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM at the Baha Mar Resort in Nassau, Bahamas. Click here for ticket information.

artwork: Fabiola Jean-Louis, They’ll Say We Enjoyed It, 2017, Archival pigment print on hot press bright 320gsm, 33 x 26″

Susan Goldman – The Origin of Self

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Susan Goldman: The Origin of Self

November 8, 2025 – January 17, 2026

Opening Reception
Saturday, November 8 | 2:00 – 6:00 PM

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Susan Goldman: The Origin of Self,” a comprehensive exhibition celebrating the 25-year journey, artistic evolution, and groundbreaking contributions of master printmaker, artist, curator, and filmmaker Susan Goldman.

The retrospective traces Goldman’s trajectory as a leading voice in contemporary printmaking, highlighting her involvement with both the historical aspects and future developments of the medium.

The exhibition examines her own practice—ranging from monotypes and screenprints to mixed media and limited-edition works on aluminum and paper—while also spotlighting her collaborative ventures through Lily Press®, the printmaking facility she founded in 2005.

Through Lily Press®, Goldman has collaborated with some of the most prominent voices in contemporary art, including Sam Gilliam, Keiko Hara, and Renée Stout, while also fostering emerging talent such as Halim Flowers. Together, these collaborations have expanded the possibilities of printmaking; preserving its legacy while advancing the medium.

WETA Arts episode featuring Susan Goldman

Programming:

Artist Talk | Saturday, November 15, 2025 | Time: 2:00 – 5:00 pm

Panelists: Susan Goldman, Halim Flowers, Keiko Hara, and Renée Stout | Moderator: Dr. Myrtis Bedolla

This conversation brings together Goldman with artists who have collaborated at Lily Press. Goldman will provide a historical overview of Lily Press, charting its role as a hub for collaboration and innovation in printmaking. Panelists will share the themes explored in their own artwork and offer reflections on their experiences producing editions at Lily Press. .

Sam Gilliam: Modernism to Minimalism | Sunday, December 14th | Time: 2:00 – 5:00 pm (Registration is required)

This program highlights Goldman’s professional relationship with the late Sam Gilliam and her role in producing his 2018 prints, including the School Bus series and Purple Through Violet to Green, which reflect Gilliam’s expanded visual aesthetic. The conversation will be accompanied by video clips of Gilliam’s interview from Midwest Matrix® and a discussion of his collaboration with master printer Lou Stovall.

The Armory Show 2025 – Felandus Thames – She Did What She Could

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Felandus Thames, She Did What She Could, 2025
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Felandus Thames, Minute by Minute, 2024
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The Armory Show 2025 – Bria Sterling-Wilson – My American Gothic

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Bria Sterling-Wilson, My American Gothic, 2025
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The Armory Show 2025 – Ronald Jackson – Neither Do I Confirm or Deny My Involvement

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Ronald Jackson, Neither Do I Confirm or Deny My Involvement, 2025
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