Tavares Strachan’s ‘There Is Light Somewhere’ Illuminates the Past and Envisions Hope for the Future

From the 14-meter-long “Black Star,” a ship docked in an elevated pool, to a series of immersive, luminescent installations, Tavares Strachan highlights hidden histories at the Hayward Gallery at London’s Southbank Centre. The artist’s large-scale survey, There Is Light Somewhere, explores his continuing interest in history and its intersections with science, exploration, and culture.

previously) often taps into the legacy of the portrait bust, drawing on sources ranging from ancient Egypt and Rome to early-modern examples that have typically celebrated wealthy,  white European men. More

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