The Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the next exhibition in our 2025 Dialogues on Freedom Series, titled Espíritu Africano, a solo exhibition by Crucian artist Mark Feijã o Milligan II who returns home from Hawaii to honor his heritage and culture in this expansive exhibition of paintings, drawings and multimedia works on view from July 5 – Aug. 30.
The opening reception is Saturday, July 5 from 4 – 8 p.m. with live music by the Rivert Diaz Trio with a brief introduction by the artist at 6 p.m. Complimentary small bites will be provided. Tickets for the event can be purchased at cmcarts.org and are$20/person and $10 for CMCArts members. Tickets and memberships may be purchased at the door. Espíritu Africano celebrates the enduring essence of the African spirit—one that transcends time and geography.
This body of work explores the spiritual, folkloric, and generational ties that unite the African Diaspora, revealing the unseen forces that guide, uplift, and empower us. Whether felt as an intangible presence, an unshakable inner strength, or the ancestral energy that surrounds us, this spirit is ever-present. It weaves through our daily lives, shaping our paths and reminding us that we are never alone.
A comprehensive artist-designed print catalog documenting the exhibition will be available a few weeks after the opening. The catalog includes an essay from prominent Curator Dr. Kō and Jeff Baysa based in Los Angeles, Hawaii and New York City. Dr. Baysa will be present at the opening reception. Please join us for this extraordinary experience to meet both artist and essayist.
Exhibition Opening Saturday July 5
Espíritu Africano, a solo exhibition by Native Son
Mark Feijã o Milligan II
Honoring the timeless spirit of the African Diaspora
Opening Reception Saturday, July 5th @ CMCArts; 4 – 8 pm
Part of the 2025 Dialogues on Freedom Series
