Mothership is an original exhibition organized by OMCA Curator Rhonda Pagnozzi and Consulting Curator Essence Harden in partnership with over 50 Black artists, historians, musicians, and collaborators whose work examines Afrofuturism and Black culture. This exhibition is a continuation of OMCA’s commitment to elevating stories and ideas that inspire a more expansive future.

The multidisciplinary exhibition will bring together art, music, literature, film, and more to express a present and future where Black voices are centered. Friends and family will be able to observe central figures of this cultural phenomena, including works from author Octavia E. Butler, avant-garde jazz musician Sun Ra, filmmaker Kahlil Joseph’s fugitive newscast BLKNWS®, interdisciplinary artist Rashaad Newsome, Black Twitter, and more. Visitors will also have a chance to see an original Dora Milaje costume from the film Black Panther, a replica of the Mothership itself—musical ensemble Parliament Funkadelic’s Afrofuturistic vessel, and explore an immersive audio experience curated by DJ Spooky.