The Wasmer Art Gallery at Florida Gulf Coast University is hosting a solo exhibition of works by multidisciplinary artist Onajide Shabaka titled “Becoming Tomorrow’s Dream.” The exhibit comes in conjunction with America 250.
The Miami-based artist is often influenced by historical and biographical content, with a particular interest in the Southern U.S. and people of African and Native American descent.
Shabaka has a broad-based knowledge of contemporary art history, critical theory, history, anthropology, and ethnobotany, which are all infused in his artistic practice.
He works in photography, printmaking, sculpture, collage, installation, performance, video, and writing, in a way that reveals connections between flora and fauna and celestial bodies with his personal and spiritual heritage.
We will talk with Shabaka about the exhibit, his recent time spent with students studying art and music at FGCU, and his broader artistic practice.
If You Go:
“Becoming Tomorrow’s Dream” solo exhibition of works by Onajide Shabaka at Florida Gulf Coast University’s Wasmer Art Gallery
Exhibition runs Jan. 22 – Feb. 19, 2026
Opening Reception and artist talk takes place Jan. 22, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
FGCU Jazz Combo Concert featuring new compositions inspired by Shabaka’s work takes place Feb. 3, 2026, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
