HONORING
PURVIS YOUNG
The Purvis Young Legacy Collection
Opening Reception – Friday, September 5 | Allapattah, Miami
KDR Gallery is proud to announce the opening of Honoring Purvis Young: The Purvis Young Legacy Collection, a special exhibition featuring rarely seen works from the 1990s by the late legendary Miami artist. The opening reception will take place on Friday, September 5, from 5 to 8 PM, at KDR Gallery, 790 NW 22nd St, Miami, FL 33127. The exhibition will remain on view through October 11, 2025.
This powerful collection showcases works that have been held in private storage for decades—originally acquired directly from Purvis Young in the late 1990s. Many of these pieces have never been shown publicly, offering a rare opportunity to engage with a pivotal moment in the artist’s creative journey.
Purvis Young (1943–2010), a self-taught artist of Bahamian descent, transformed discarded materials from the streets of Overtown into visual testaments of social struggle, resilience, and spiritual vision. His assemblage-style paintings, constructed from urban detritus, speak to a legacy of community, protest, and hope.
Young’s work is held in major collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Whitney Museum of American Art, Centre Pompidou, Rubell Museum, and the Smithsonian American Art Museum.
Join us as we honor a true icon of Miami’s cultural history.
Gallery Info:
KDR Gallery
790 NW 22nd St, Miami, FL 33127
Website: kdr305.com
Exhibition Dates: September 5 – October 11, 2025
Opening Reception: Friday, Sept. 5 | 5 – 8 PM
Media Contact:
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