Shantell Martin Pop-Up Exhibition
A week-long art show from the famed New York artist, who's collaborated with the likes Kendrick Lamar and Lizzo.
Overview
She's collaborated with Kendrick Lamar for Miami Art Basel and Grammy Award-winner Lizzo for World Pride Day. And now, acclaimed New York-based artist Shantell Martin has landed in Sydney to lend some of her bold, artistic flair to Mardi Gras.
Known for her signature black and white designs that are often delivered as live art performances, the artist and LGBTQIA+ activist descends on MCM House for a pop-up exhibition showcasing a slew of new exclusive prints. She's here in collaboration with Absolut Art, with the collection on show until Thursday, March 5.
Expect to catch a series of monochromatic works, offering an exploration of Martin's oft-visited themes of identity, intersectionality and play that are right on key for the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. If you see something you like, there'll be a range of the artist's pieces available to buy at the pop-up or from the Absolut Art website Also up for grabs is a one-off piece Martin created live earlier this week, inspired by her trip to Australia and its own LGBTQIA+ pride.