Giving you the best that I got
Art + Practice presents Giving You the Best That I Got, an exhibition centered on images and narratives of Black mothers—from pregnancy and childbirth to the lifelong journey of motherhood.

“Giving You the Best That I Got” — Art + Practice in collaboration with the California African American Museum at 3401 W. 43rd Place, Los Angeles, CA 90008, USA, running from October 11, 2025 – March 7, 2026
Exhibition Description
This landmark exhibition highlights the sacred relationship between mother and child as reflected in contemporary art. Exploring themes of care, cultural inheritance, memory, and identity, the show features works by artists who either intentionally centre Black women and matrilineal histories or express deep appreciation for them through nostalgia, legacy and emotion. Curated by Dominique Clayton, it brings together over 20 artists including Bisa Butler, Carrie Mae Weems and Jamel Shabazz. The exhibition is co-presented with the California African American Museum as part of a five-year collaboration with Art + Practice.









