Photos | Jonathan Carver Moore Opens “Black as an Experience, Not as a Color”

Event: Jonathan Carver Moore Opens “Black as an Experience, Not as a Color”
Date: April 20, 2023
Location: Jonathan Carver Moore, San Francisco
Photos (41): Katie Ravas for Drew Altizer Photography

“Black as an Experience, Not as a Color” a group exhibition opened on Thursday, April 20 at Jonathan Carver Moore. The gallery’s second exhibition has works from six men from throughout the African Diaspora. Each of their works depict unique experiences in Black culture, as well as shows Black people in poised moments and statuesque poses asking the viewer to just take in what they see.

Jonathan Carver Moore “Black as an Experience, Not a Color”
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - April 20 - Atmosphere at Jonathan Carver Moore “Black as an Experience, Not as a Color” on April 20th 2023 at 966 Market St in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Drew Altizer Photography)

Jonathan Carver Moore “Black as an Experience, Not a Color”
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - April 20 - New works at Jonathan Carver Moore “Black as an Experience, Not as a Color” on April 20th 2023 at 966 Market St in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Drew Altizer Photography)

Jonathan Carver Moore “Black as an Experience, Not a Color”
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - April 20 - Chike Ojaya and Brian Watson attend Jonathan Carver Moore “Black as an Experience, Not as a Color” on April 20th 2023 at 966 Market St in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Drew Altizer Photography)

Jonathan Carver Moore “Black as an Experience, Not a Color”
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - April 20 - Zon Chu, Margarita Rosa and Suzette Lee attend Jonathan Carver Moore “Black as an Experience, Not as a Color” on April 20th 2023 at 966 Market St in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Drew Altizer Photography)

Jonathan Carver Moore “Black as an Experience, Not a Color”
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - April 20 - Dimitri Braxton, Paul Henderson and Jonathan Carver Moore attend Jonathan Carver Moore “Black as an Experience, Not as a Color” on April 20th 2023 at 966 Market St in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Drew Altizer Photography)

Jonathan Carver Moore “Black as an Experience, Not a Color”
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - April 20 - Lisa Torres and Isabel Guzman attend Jonathan Carver Moore “Black as an Experience, Not as a Color” on April 20th 2023 at 966 Market St in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Drew Altizer Photography)

Jonathan Carver Moore “Black as an Experience, Not a Color”
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - April 20 - Jun Yang, Suzette Lee and Chad Avery attend Jonathan Carver Moore “Black as an Experience, Not as a Color” on April 20th 2023 at 966 Market St in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Drew Altizer Photography)

Jonathan Carver Moore “Black as an Experience, Not a Color”
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - April 20 - Frankie Fleetwood, Mike Brown, Michelle Mansour, Christopher Williams, Rachel Wells and Tamara Berdichevsky attend Jonathan Carver Moore “Black as an Experience, Not as a Color” on April 20th 2023 at 966 Market St in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Drew Altizer Photography)

Jonathan Carver Moore “Black as an Experience, Not a Color”
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - April 20 - Kacy Jung, Kay McAdams, Asha Sanina and Julian Barber attend Jonathan Carver Moore “Black as an Experience, Not as a Color” on April 20th 2023 at 966 Market St in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Drew Altizer Photography)

Jonathan Carver Moore “Black as an Experience, Not a Color”
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - April 20 - Steelo attends Jonathan Carver Moore “Black as an Experience, Not as a Color” on April 20th 2023 at 966 Market St in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Drew Altizer Photography)

Jonathan Carver Moore “Black as an Experience, Not a Color”
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - April 20 - Rachel Wells, Tamara Berdichevsky and Frankie Fleetwood attend Jonathan Carver Moore “Black as an Experience, Not as a Color” on April 20th 2023 at 966 Market St in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Drew Altizer Photography)

Jonathan Carver Moore “Black as an Experience, Not a Color”
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - April 20 - Robbie McMillan, Marcus Keller, Michelle Mansour and Mike Brown attend Jonathan Carver Moore “Black as an Experience, Not as a Color” on April 20th 2023 at 966 Market St in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Drew Altizer Photography)

Jonathan Carver Moore “Black as an Experience, Not a Color”
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - April 20 - Matt Ininns and Anna-Alexia Basile attend Jonathan Carver Moore “Black as an Experience, Not as a Color” on April 20th 2023 at 966 Market St in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Drew Altizer Photography)

Jonathan Carver Moore “Black as an Experience, Not a Color”
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - April 20 - Aria Sa'id attends Jonathan Carver Moore “Black as an Experience, Not as a Color” on April 20th 2023 at 966 Market St in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Drew Altizer Photography)

Jonathan Carver Moore “Black as an Experience, Not a Color”
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - April 20 - Key Jo Lee and Monetta White attend Jonathan Carver Moore “Black as an Experience, Not as a Color” on April 20th 2023 at 966 Market St in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Drew Altizer Photography)

Jonathan Carver Moore “Black as an Experience, Not a Color”
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - April 20 - Christopher Williams and Shonna Smock attend Jonathan Carver Moore “Black as an Experience, Not as a Color” on April 20th 2023 at 966 Market St in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Drew Altizer Photography)

Jonathan Carver Moore “Black as an Experience, Not a Color”
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - April 20 - Monetta White, Steelo and Jonathan Carver Moore attend Jonathan Carver Moore “Black as an Experience, Not as a Color” on April 20th 2023 at 966 Market St in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Drew Altizer Photography)

Jonathan Carver Moore “Black as an Experience, Not a Color”
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - April 20 - Monetta White, Jonathan Carver Moore and Key Jo Lee attend Jonathan Carver Moore “Black as an Experience, Not as a Color” on April 20th 2023 at 966 Market St in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Drew Altizer Photography)

Jonathan Carver Moore “Black as an Experience, Not a Color”
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - April 20 - Robert Ordenana, Aubrey Davis and Ani Rivera attend Jonathan Carver Moore “Black as an Experience, Not as a Color” on April 20th 2023 at 966 Market St in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Drew Altizer Photography)

Jonathan Carver Moore “Black as an Experience, Not a Color”
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - April 20 - Shonna Smock and Nkechi Njaka attend Jonathan Carver Moore “Black as an Experience, Not as a Color” on April 20th 2023 at 966 Market St in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Drew Altizer Photography)

Jonathan Carver Moore “Black as an Experience, Not a Color”
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - April 20 - Erica Deeman and Ginelle Estrada attend Jonathan Carver Moore “Black as an Experience, Not as a Color” on April 20th 2023 at 966 Market St in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Drew Altizer Photography)

Jonathan Carver Moore “Black as an Experience, Not a Color”
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - April 20 - Ani Rivera, Jonathan Carver Moore and Rashaad Newsom attend Jonathan Carver Moore “Black as an Experience, Not as a Color” on April 20th 2023 at 966 Market St in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Drew Altizer Photography)

Jonathan Carver Moore “Black as an Experience, Not a Color”
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - April 20 - Matthew McTyre and Alder Pocket attend Jonathan Carver Moore “Black as an Experience, Not as a Color” on April 20th 2023 at 966 Market St in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Drew Altizer Photography)

Jonathan Carver Moore “Black as an Experience, Not a Color”
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - April 20 - Trevor Harham and Akilah Cadet attend Jonathan Carver Moore “Black as an Experience, Not as a Color” on April 20th 2023 at 966 Market St in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Drew Altizer Photography)

Jonathan Carver Moore “Black as an Experience, Not a Color”
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - April 20 - Jonathan Carver Moore and Mattie Boyce attend Jonathan Carver Moore “Black as an Experience, Not as a Color” on April 20th 2023 at 966 Market St in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Drew Altizer Photography)

Jonathan Carver Moore “Black as an Experience, Not a Color”
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - April 20 - Steelo and Christopher Williams attend Jonathan Carver Moore “Black as an Experience, Not as a Color” on April 20th 2023 at 966 Market St in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Drew Altizer Photography)

Jonathan Carver Moore “Black as an Experience, Not a Color”
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - April 20 - Jonathan Carver Moore and Carrie Ann Plank attend Jonathan Carver Moore “Black as an Experience, Not as a Color” on April 20th 2023 at 966 Market St in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Drew Altizer Photography)

Jonathan Carver Moore “Black as an Experience, Not a Color”
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - April 20 - Avery attends Jonathan Carver Moore “Black as an Experience, Not as a Color” on April 20th 2023 at 966 Market St in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Drew Altizer Photography)