Robilant+Voena is pleased to announce an exhibition of paintings by American artist Jordan Watson, Octavia’s Butler, inaugurating R+V’s new gallery space in Milan. This is the first time that the artist will show his paintings in a dedicated exhibition, marking the official public debut of a visual artist who has already received widespread recognition for his work promoting access and dismantling barriers to the art world through his platform Love Watts. This is the first of two exhibitions that the artist will stage with R+V over the Winter season, with the second opening in St. Moritz in February 2025.
Largely self-taught, Watson has honed his craft through years of immersion in the art world. His paintings draw on Afrofuturism, a movement blending science fiction and Black culture to imagine a future of Black excellence and prosperity. Watson’s works portray Black men and especially women participating in activities such as cycling, skiing, and motorsports – fields that have historically seen limited Black participation.
The partnership between Robilant+Voena and Jordan Watson offers a dynamic and energising showcase for Milan, reflecting the city’s international pulse that brings together art, fashion, industry and leisure pursuits – especially as the city begins its preparations for hosting the Winter Olympics in February 2026. The paintings in the exhibition blend the city’s stylish identity with a message that chimes with the potential of such international sporting events to bring people together, while also encapsulating the joy of active participation as expressed through the artist’s vibrant handling of paint.
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