Join us as we honor the life and legacy of Christian Walker (1953–2003), a groundbreaking photographer, critic, and curator whose work boldly explored the intersections of queer identity, race, intimacy, and activism. This special event invites the Atlanta arts community to reflect on Walker’s profound impact through personal remembrance and artistic engagement.
Atlanta Contemporary Executive Director Floyd Hall will offer opening remarks, followed by a guided tour of the exhibition Christian Walker: The Profane and the Poignant. This exhibition is the most comprehensive survey of Walker’s career to date, showcasing his evolution from documentary portraiture to innovative, experimental photographic practices incorporating mixed media and archival imagery.
Active in both Boston and Atlanta, Walker’s work confronted subjects such as interracial desire, queer public sexuality, HIV/AIDS, and the politics of visibility and representation. His artistic and curatorial contributions—often raw, intimate, and politically charged—challenged societal norms and left a lasting imprint on contemporary art and photography.
Curated by Jackson Davidow and Noam Parness, and originally organized by the Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art, this exhibition also foregrounds the challenges of preserving Walker’s legacy—highlighting lost archives, oral histories, and the ephemeral nature of queer memory.
We welcome all who knew Christian Walker or who are newly discovering his work to join us in this space of reflection, remembrance, and celebration.
Join us for a transformative morning of movement and sound at Flow State, a one-hour immersive yoga experience led by Sydney McCall, accompanied by the live sounds of DJ Lowray and DJ Sea.
This is more than just a yoga class—it's an exploration of rhythm, breath, and energy. As Sydney guides you through a mindful flow, DJs Lowray and Sea will shape the soundscape in real-time, creating a fully sensory, meditative environment designed to ground the body and expand the mind.
Whether you're a seasoned yogi or just beginning your practice, Flow State invites you to embrace the process—investigate, explore, and move with intention.
Bring your mat, an open mind, and get ready to vibe.
Stokely's is back August 16, 12 PM-5 PM for another pop-up record shop! We'll have free coffee and some amazing records for sale!
Come by, shop the curated selection, and say hello to the lovely Le'Shawn Taylor.
Come catch a vibe and the beat this week at Atlanta Contemporary’s open mic night! Open to all who have a voice and wanna be heard, or the supportive friends cheering from the crowd, the more the merrier! It’s a night you're gonna regret watching from your friend’s story, so slide through!
