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SC-born artist makes Southeastern debut at Columbia Museum of Art

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Rodney McMillian. Mississippi Appendectomy, 2020. Ink, acrylic, latex, and vinyl on paper mounted on canvas, 53 x 90 in. Hammer Museum, Los Angeles. Purchased with funds provided by Susan and Larry Marx. AH.2021.8.1.

Photo by Brica Wilcox

An SC-born artist, Rodney McMillian, is making waves with his first solo exhibition in the Southeast at the Columbia Museum of Art. Though now recognized nationally and internationally, audiences will discover he hails from Columbia, SC, adding a local connection to this major show.

Exhibition highlights:

  • Debut of bold new works created in collaboration with the museum
  • Signature pieces exploring the cultural, political, and physical landscapes of the Deep South
  • Media spanning painting, video, and works assembled from industrial materials and household discards
  • Provocative investigations of how Southern histories and landscapes resonate within homes and Black bodies
  • Immersive, thought-provoking experiences that engage both senses and intellect

This exhibition marks a major moment for Columbia’s art scene, offering visitors the chance to see an artist whose work continues to shape conversations about contemporary life and the South’s legacy.

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