Virtual Spotlight Tour: The Black Body in Contemporary Drawings by Toyin Ojih Odutola

In this virtual Spotlight Tour on Friday, Feb. 16, in honor of Black History Month, Sophia Scott will explore the drawing practice of Toyin Ojih Odutola, a contemporary artist interested in mark-making, surface and the Black body. Born in Nigeria in 1985 and raised in the United States, Ojih Odutola lives and works in New York. Scott will focus on "Nanban," "The Trap Vowel" and "Save Face," three recently acquired drawings that will appear in the upcoming exhibition "Future Minded: New Works in the Collection" (March 1–July 21, 2024). These compelling drawings have semi-reflective surfaces that provocatively hinder viewers from seeing the imagery all at once, or from a single point of view.

Spotlight Tours offer a chance to explore the collections of Harvard Art Museums through the eyes of a Harvard student. Free and open to the public, these tours start outside the museum shop on Saturdays and Sundays at 11am and 2pm. Drop in and join the conversation! Find out what Student Guides are up to anytime on Instagram, @harvardarthappens. This tour will take place online via Zoom. The event is free and open to all, but registration is required. To register, please complete this online form.