Johnson Lowe Gallery in Atlanta is opening two exhibitions on September 26, 2025: a solo show of works by the late American artist Todd Murphy (1962–2022) titled "Voyager," and a group exhibition called "Encounters" featuring artists including Ben Steele, Chip Moody, Daniel Byrd, Jamele Wright Sr., Judy Pfaff, and Sam Gilliam. "Voyager" explores Murphy’s engagement with nature as a sacred, animate force, while "Encounters" presents film, photography, sculpture, and painting that challenge passive viewing and demand active presence.
These exhibitions matter because they highlight Johnson Lowe Gallery’s continued commitment to showcasing both historical and contemporary artists in dialogue. "Voyager" offers a posthumous look at Murphy’s practice, emphasizing the enduring relevance of his ecological and spiritual themes. "Encounters" addresses a pressing cultural issue—the erosion of deep attention in a fast-paced digital age—by curating works that insist on slow, deliberate looking, reinforcing the gallery’s role in fostering meaningful art experiences.