Florida State University's Museum of Fine Arts (MoFA) will present the exhibition "Like everything alive that we try to hold forever" from January 29 to June 27, 2025. Curated by Elizabeth Diggon, Naomi Potter, and Shauna Thompson of Esker Foundation and produced by Independent Curators International (ICI), the show features seven international artists—including Larry Achiampong & David Blandy, Diane Borsato, Stephanie Dinkins, Bridget Moser, Sondra Perry, and Miya Turnbull—whose work in photography, sculpture, and video examines the complex relationship between humans and non-human objects, touching on themes of identity, colonialism, artificial intelligence, and digital technologies.
This exhibition matters because it brings internationally-renowned contemporary artists to Tallahassee, offering a thought-provoking exploration of how collecting, consuming, and contextualizing objects shapes our understanding of self and others. By addressing biases embedded in knowledge systems and the blurring line between human and non-human, the show engages with urgent cultural conversations about identity, technology, and the legacy of colonialism, making it relevant to both local audiences and broader art-world discourse.