"Embracing Diasporic Art: Portraits of Joan Agajanian Quinn" at ReflectSpace presents thirty-five original portraits of Quinn made by diasporic, immigrant, and culturally diverse artists.
Embracing Diasporic Art: Portraits of Joan Agajanian Quinn at ReflectSpace presents thirty-five original portraits of Quinn made by diasporic, immigrant, and culturally diverse artists. Selected from Quinn’s personal art collection and archive of over three hundred works, the exhibition highlights a distinct part of each artists’ unique story and how they capture Quinn’s vital and enduring presence.
The exhibition extends into the PassageWay, where Quinn’s own snapshots reveal her instinct for documenting intimate moments with legendary figures like Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat. These spontaneous photographs unveil another facet of Quinn’s artistic orbit, capturing her ability to be both documentarian and active participant in significant artistic circles.
Through these portraits and photographs, viewers witness decades of artistic dialogue across communities and cultures. Quinn’s unwavering commitment to connecting artists, particularly those from immigrant and diasporic backgrounds, continues to echo in contemporary art.
Embracing Diasporic Art is curated by Ara & Anahid Oshagan and is on view March 22 - August 3, 2025.
For more information and to view the list of artists featured in the exhibition, visit ReflectSpace.org/post/Diasporic-Art-Portraits
Image: Huguette Caland, Untitled,1991
PARKING
3 Hours of free parking is available with library validation at the Marketplace parking structure across the street from the Harvard Street entrance of Glendale Central Library. Accessible parking is available on the east side of the building. View the Visit page for public transit information.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Art Exhibition |
TAGS: | ReflectSpace | Art Gallery | Art Exhibition |
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