We Just Still highlights the creativity and innovation of hood culture, offering an immersive experience that showcases the profound impact of Black culture on global pop culture. Through exhibitions and programming, We Just Still tells the story of the beauty in struggle and how Black communities have continuously shaped and redefined music, fashion, visual arts, and more. This exhibition sheds light on the untold stories and contributions of Black hood culture, celebrating how these cultural expressions have influenced and transformed mainstream trends around the world.
At the heart of We Just Still is an exploration of the ways hood culture has produced some of the most significant shifts in global pop culture. Far from being just a backdrop for hardship, the hood has long been a space of creativity, rebellion, and self-expression. From the rise of streetwear to the global dominance of hip-hop, We Just Still examines how art forms born in Black and marginalized neighborhoods have captured the world’s attention, making a mark on contemporary fashion, music, and art.
We Just Still is a celebration of Black creativity, resilience, and cultural innovation, underscoring how the beauty of the struggle has transformed global culture in ways that continue to shape the world today.
Participating Artists: Raymonn “Sugar Ray” Daniels (Featured Artist), Jaminh Alcorn, Bryant “Bee1ne” Anthony, Deijah Archie-Davis, Ronald Baker, Terron Banner, Ronald Baker, LaShae Boyd, Arris’ “Sir’Ra” Cohen, Raja Green, Iyana Hill, Christopher Summey, Sydney Summey, Diamond Young, Sahr J. Rashid-Noah, Drake Johnson
Curators: Iyana Hill and Jonathan Johnson
Presented by Irrepressible Soul x INTRSCT
This project is funded by the “Care, Culture, & Justice as Practice: Authentic Collaborative Community Engagement” project led by Dr. Terron Banner provided by The Ohio State University Office of Engagement and Global Arts + Humanities Discovery Theme (GAHDT) Grant.
Instagram: @irrepressible.soul
Exhibition: Wednesday, May 27–Saturday, June 27, 2026
Programming
Opening Reception
Saturday, May 30 from 3–6 PM
Urban Arts Space
We Just Still x Hip Hop Literacies Fest 2026
Launch Party
Friday, June 5 from 6 PM–10 PM
Urban Arts Space
Hip Hop Conference
Saturday, June 6 from 8:00 AM–5:30 PM
Sullivant Hall
We Just Still Cypher
Saturday, June 6 from 7:30 PM–10 PM
Maroon Culture Lab
Artist Commune: Still Great
Friday, June 26 from 7:30 PM–10 PM
Maroon Culture Lab
Visiting Urban Arts Space
50 W. Town St., Ste. 130
Columbus, OH 43215
Located in the historic Lazarus Building in downtown Columbus.
Admission to our exhibitions and programs is free!
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