Art Enables (Washington, DC), Make Studio (Baltimore, MD), and Riera Studio (Havana, Cuba) are proud to present “PRIMO”, a two-site exhibition that brings together work by artists from all three progressive art studios. On view at both Art Enables and Make Studio, this exhibition marks the Riera Studio artists’ U.S. debut.
We invoke the word “primo” as both English slang for “excellent” and the Spanish word for “cousin.” The works on view display a wide range of artistic visions, while stylistic and thematic similarities reveal a meaningful kinship. Groupings of works sharing recognizable threads are gathered together in a conversation that spans borders.
The works in this show speak to each other and are also part of a larger discourse: the rich history of self-taught and outsider artists. While the definition of “outsider art” has evolved over time, the heart of what defines it persists: self-taught artists who express themselves on the margin of the established cultural mainstream.
All three participating studios celebrate these unique perspectives, their crucial place in the larger arts landscape, and the sense of connection amplified when we’re together.
Art Enables • APR 27 – JUN 8, 2024
2204 Rhode Island Ave. NE, Washington, DC 20018
MON – FRI, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., SAT 9 AM – 5 PM & by appt.
art-enables.org
Make Studio • MAY 4 – JUN 15, 2024
3326 Keswick Rd., Baltimore, MD 21211
TUE – FRI, 9:30 AM – 4 PM, SAT 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM & by appt.
Additional hours will be announced on social media.
make-studio.org