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Rashid Johnson — The Tribal Futurist
Rashid Johnson

The Tribal Futurist

A striking work by Rashid Johnson, *The Tribal Futurist* weaves together themes of Black identity, history, and speculative possibility, drawing on the artist's signature exploration of cultural symbols and personal mythology. Johnson merges ancestral references with a forward-looking vision, suggesting that the past and future exist in constant, dynamic dialogue. The work reflects his broader practice of interrogating what it means to navigate Black experience across time, space, and collective memory.

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Contemporary Art Day Sale

May 16, 2014

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Rashid Johnson, The Tribal Futurist

A striking work by Rashid Johnson, *The Tribal Futurist* weaves together themes of Black identity, history, and speculative possibility, drawing on the artist's signature exploration of cultural symbols and personal mythology. Johnson merges ancestral references with a forward-looking vision, suggesting that the past and future exist in constant, dynamic dialogue. The work reflects his broader practice of interrogating what it means to navigate Black experience across time, space, and collective memory.

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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Cultural, Bold, American, Mixed Media, Modern, Abstract, Contemporary

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Collected by

Kylie Cohen, Alex Capecelatro, Hamilton Selway Gallery