Large painting of a house with a figure of a child pushing on its edge.
Titus Kaphar (American, born 1976). Do You Remember Douglas Street, 2023–24. Oil on canvas. 2026.16a,b

Exhibiting Forgiveness

Exhibiting Forgiveness

September 10, 2026 - January 3, 2027
Bell Family Decorative Arts Court (333)
Free Exhibition

How can a life in art help one to heal from generational trauma? In his landmark exhibition and feature-length film “Exhibiting Forgiveness,” celebrated contemporary artist Titus Kaphar draws upon his early life and coming of age to create a transmedial and deeply personal response to that question.

Through a selection of paintings made specifically for the film, this exhibition focuses upon essential moments in Kaphar’s storyline to immerse visitors in a process of recognition, understanding, and acceptance that parallels his character’s journey to adulthood within the film.

Resource

Exhibition Book

Titus Kaphar’s screenplay Exhibiting Forgiveness tells the story of a father and son who reunite after years of estrangement and follows their choices as to how to make peace with the past. Featuring hundreds of film stills and paintings, this book documents the development of Kaphar’s movie from script to screen.

Titus Kaphar (American, born 1976). Do You Remember Douglas Street, 2023–24. Oil on canvas. 2026.16a,b