10/10/2025
Seed Lynn: Archives of Black Carnivals, Masquerades & Parades
Exhibition & Reception, E Lounge/Visual Arts Gallery, GovState
Sunday, October 12, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m. with DJ Duane Powell
Free and open to all,
Registration requested: https://engage.govst.edu/register/artistreception
“Tea Dance” for National Coming Out Day, and a reception for the exhibit “William J. O’Brien: From Here to There”.
Experience the vibrant photography of Seed Lynn, who immerses himself in Black carnivals, parades, and masquerades across the globe. His images capture movement, memory, and community—joyful traditions that celebrate and sustain Black culture.
Join us for the inaugural exhibition of Seed Lynn’s archive and an afternoon reception featuring the sounds of DJ Duane Powell, one of Chicago’s most celebrated House Music DJs.
About the Artist – Seed Lynn
Seed Lynn is a cultural worker, writer, imagist, and artist based in Chicago. Through his photographic practice, he listens with sensitivity and illuminates narratives rooted primarily in Black communities. His work has been supported by the Gates Foundation, Kellogg Foundation, University of Chicago, and Chicago Public Schools.
His first solo show, This Heavenly Body, exploring Black roller-skating culture, debuted at Blanc Gallery in Chicago before traveling to Detroit. He has also exhibited House Heads Hug Better at Miyagi Records, and his photography of House Music culture was featured in the Smithsonian Folklife Festival’s blog.
