Lonnie Holley at Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami

If You Really Knew, Florida, USA

Lonnie Holley: If You Really Knew is Birmingham, Alabama-born artist and musician Lonnie Holley’s first and most robust major exhibition in the South. The exhibition provides an intimate and focused look at the prolific career of Holley, spanning decades of his work. The exhibition showcases 70 works, including foundational "sandstone" sculptures, new works on paper, and quilt paintings that depict faces. Holley's influence on Southern art is highlighted throughout the exhibition, featuring works from a cohort of artists he championed, including Miami native Purvis Young, Thornton Dial, Mary T. Smith, and Hawkins Bowling. Lonnie Holley: If You Really Knew offers a thought-provoking and emotionally moving experience, inviting visitors to reflect on the artist's themes and motifs. This exhibition is curated by Adeze Wilford, MOCA Curator.