Los Angeles
The connection between Los Angeles and Juneteenth is rooted in the migration of Black Texans who brought this important tradition with them.
Today, Los Angeles joins the nation in celebrating Juneteenth, fostering a sense of community, unity, and remembrance for the long journey toward freedom and Absolute Equality for all..
Artfully Spaced Gallery
Community Partner
Founded in 2016, ASG Artfully Spaced Global, located in the heart of the Windsor Hills and View Park, Los Angeles, CA.
ASG’s mission is to bridge and engage art and artists with communities by expanding the understanding of art and diaspora as change makers both in our corporation, art communities and institutions. These opportunities develop art relationships with creatives, academics, senior citizenry, youth and young adults. This is evidenced through the talents of local, national and international artists in which Artfully Spaced Gallery provides the space and programs for exhibiting artists by curating exhibitions and showcasing opportunities with collectors, other galleries, endless venues and similar vision collaboratives. To encourage the presence of authentic engagement by artists, neighbors and visitors, ASG believes additionally, to expand art appreciation in a multi-generational, multi-cultural art environment is essential. The presentation of community based exhibits of art in a wide range of media gives emerging and established artists time to share their stories and journeys with art and life.
Samson Abimbola Adenugba
Featured Artist
Samson Abimbola Adenugba is a Nigerian visual artist, designer and muralist.
He holds a Higher National Diploma (H.N.D) in Painting from the Yaba College of Technology with Distinction in 1995. Bimbo specializes in oil paintings and murals, with a focus on contemporary life situations and sociopolitical reflections. His unique style brings together colors, light and lines, with which he composes highly poetic imageries and powerful visual statements.
He is a recipient of numerous academic and corporate awards, among which are “Best Overall Performance”, 1st Prize National Academy Press Award.
Samson has produced numerous murals and other public art installations around the US. He was a team member of Galveston's original "Absolute Equality" mural. He recently produced large scale murals for Street Art for Mankind in Detroit MI and Houston, TX.