The Springfield Museum of Art has launched “Black Lives as Subject Matter III,” a major exhibition featuring over 40 works by more than 20 Black artists from the Ohio region. Curated by the renowned Dayton-based artist Willis “Bing” Davis, the show spans a diverse range of mediums including digital art, photography, and mixed media. Notable works include Jimi Johnson’s tribute to his late daughter and Nathan Conner’s poignant montage addressing the contemporary Haitian experience in Springfield.
This third iteration of the series follows a highly successful 2021-22 installment that outperformed major institutions like the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to win a Best Exhibition Award from the Ohio Museums Association. By providing a platform for local Black artists to explore themes of cultural memory and social reality, the museum reinforces its role as a vital space for community reflection and regional artistic excellence.