City Hall, LIVING PORTRAITS
SITE #2: CITY HALL
1 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton, AB T5J 2R7
LIVING PORTRAITS
EXHIBIT DATES: Jan 31 - June 16, 2026
Monday: 8:00am-6:00pm
Tuesday: 8:00am-6:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am-6:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am-6:00pm
Friday: 8:00am-6:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am-6:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am-6:00pm
LIVING PORTRAITS is an exhibition celebrating Black artists in Edmonton through a journey of visibility, curiosity, and connection.
Across five curved panels, viewers encounter portraits of Black artists that unfold in three stages. LOOK invites recognition — presenting the artists with dignity and stillness, asking viewers to reflect on how Black presence is seen in public space. APPROACH rewards curiosity, revealing more personal images that highlight individuality, joy, and creative practice. ENGAGE invites conversation through augmented reality, where artists speak in their own voices about their lives, neighbourhoods, and culture in Edmonton.
This exhibition moves beyond representation toward relationships. It affirms that visibility alone is not enough — true belonging begins with attention, proximity, and listening.
Developed within the framework of the City of Edmonton Anti-Black Racism Action Plan and Edmonton Art Council.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Curated by Darren W. Jordan. Sculpture designed by Shoko Cesar.