Rashid Johnson

Rashid Johnson is an American artist known for his multidisciplinary works exploring Black identity, history, and emotional life. Born in Chicago in 1977, he studied photography at Columbia College and earned his MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. His practice spans painting, sculpture, and installation, often using materials like shea butter, books, and plants. Johnson’s richly layered work has earned him international acclaim and major exhibitions, including a recent solo show at the Guggenheim.