Cherry: Khalif Tahir Thompson

Harvey B Gantt Center

Cherry, Khalif Tahir Thompson's first institutional solo exhibition in the United States, features eight large-scale paintings that explore themes related to identity, memory, and emotion. Imbued with a sense of nostalgia yet charged with a contemporary energy that bridges the tangible and the imagined, Thompson creates layered compositions that invite viewers into intimate spaces, drawing from the artist's personal experiences, family archives, and broader cultural narratives.

Cherry invites viewers to explore how identity is remembered, shared, and reimagined, celebrating the complex layers of human experience. This exhibition weaves together personal and historical narratives, from the vibrant influence of African textiles to the rich history of Harlem, into an ever-evolving mélange of meaning.