"Reframing the Canon: Black Contemporary Artists Shaping the Western Narrative." Art Bazil The Gallery

Curated by Elaysha Bazil, Miami-based artist, curator, and art historian dedicated to redefining representation within the Western art canon. Holding a Master’s in Art History and Visual Culture, BaziL’s creative and curatorial work investigates themes of Black identity, spirituality, and legacy through mixed-media art, archival research, and exhibition design.

 As curator of Reframing the Canon, BaziL collaborates with Black contemporary artists, local Miami and Caribbean diaspora communities, and academic institutions to reimagine how art history is written and remembered. This exhibition aims to spotlight the vital contributions of Black contemporary artists to the Western art canon, exploring how your work and the work of your peers are reshaping and enriching this narrative. "Reframing the Canon" seeks to challenge narrow perceptions of Black art by showcasing its vast and varied dimensions. This exhibition will highlight that Black art is not limited to themes of struggle or the Black diaspora's hardships but also encompasses joy, innovation, identity, cultural pride, and a rich array of experiences that define the contemporary Black existence.