The Art of Black Urbanism was a conversation and art exhibition on black visibility and shifting spaces in community, presented by the UW Department of Urban Design and Planning in collaboration with BEart&urbanism. The panel included Dr. Matthew Miller, a Post Doctoral Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Design’s Department of City and Regional Planning, and Jessica Rycheal, a Southern interdisciplinary story-teller and Art Director based in Seattle, Washington. The discussion was moderated by Tiana Brawley, co-founder of BEart&urbanism and a student at the University of Washington School of Social Work.

Dr. Matthew Kenyatta standing in front of the "Art of Black Urbanism" exhibit sign at the University of Washington's Gould Gallery. The monochrome photo captures his presence as the primary artist showcasing his photography, which was part of an exhibition highlighting Black urban life and spaces. Snow on the ground adds to the winter atmosphere of the Seattle event.

Dr. Matthew Kenyatta is pictured alongside local Seattle artists Jessica Rycheal and Keith Murakata during a panel discussion at the University of Washington. The event was part of the "Art of Black Urbanism" series, which examined the intersections of Black culture, urbanism, and art. The three panelists are seated and engaged in conversation, representing a diverse group of creatives contributing to the dialogue on Black spaces and artistic expression.

Initial impressions of the gallery installation. Quick, candid and joyful!