The Mississippi Museum of Art is hosting "Love Is a Sensation," a major exhibition dedicated to the work of L.V. Hull, a self-taught Black artist who transformed her Kosciusko home into a vibrant, immersive art environment. The show features a diverse array of Hull’s assemblages and painted found objects, ranging from Rock’Em Sock’Em Robots to glass bottles and straw hats, many of which were preserved by the Kohler Foundation.
This exhibition is a significant step in rectifying the historical marginalization of Southern Black folk artists within the American art canon. By highlighting Hull’s practice of merging art-making with community engagement, the museum underscores the importance of artist-built environments. The project coincides with the upcoming opening of the L.V. Hull Legacy Center, ensuring the long-term preservation of her creative contributions to American art history.