Skip to content
Museum Exhibition

Theaster Gates at Contemporary Arts Museum Houston

Posted:

Visit Artist Page

17 May – 20 October 2024

Houston, Texas

The Contemporary Arts Museum Houston presents ‘The Gift and The Renege’, a solo exhibition of works by Theaster Gates.

Showcasing large-scale paintings, sculptures and installations, the exhibition sheds light on the seen and unseen dynamics of Freedmen’s Town in Houston’s historic Fourth Ward.

Throughout his socially engaged practice, Gates has deepened our understanding of Black labour, materials, place and community, revitalising underrecognised neighbourhoods by combining urban planning with a multifaceted art practice.

Events

Theaster Gates Named Inaugural Speaker for the Sam Gilliam Lecture Series at John Hopkins University

11 December 2025 | Washington, D.C.

Biennial

Theaster Gates at the Shanghai Biennale

8 November 2025 – 31 March 2026 | Jia Yuan Hai Art Museum, Shanghai

Award

Theaster Gates honoured with Swiss Institute Special Tribute Award

7 November 2025 | New York

Events

Theaster Gates at the 2025 Vision & Justice Convening

6–7 October 2025 | Harvard University, MA

Museum Exhibition

Theaster Gates at The Smart Museum of Art

23 September 2025 – 22 February 2026 | Chicago, Illinois

Create an Account

To view available artworks and access prices.

Create account