Nelson Stevens

Imani Impulse is an anchor for this exhibition. It was not part of the initial dive into the collection, but Conor presented it to the teens as a possibility a few months into our work. They fell in love at first sight, but at the time I was unsure how it would sit among the other artworks. Time and time again, this print came to the forefront of the discussion, with different members advocating for why it was critical. I began to see its profound impact on the group’s thinking. Complex, lively, and bold, demanding to be seen from multiple viewpoints, Imani Impulse soon became the North Star for their vision of teen experiences.

–Christina Alderman, director of family and teen programs