As Jon Henry: Stranger Fruit comes to a close, we invite you to experience this powerful installation in ICP’s Incubator Space, which brings together photography, writing, and archival materials to confront the ongoing epidemic of police killings of Black men in the United States.
For several years, Henry traveled across the country photographing Black mothers holding their sons in poses that echo Renaissance depictions of the Virgin Mary and Christ, alongside portraits of the mothers alone. These images, paired with the mothers’ own words, speak to the ever-present possibility of loss and the emotional weight carried long after public attention fades.
For this presentation, Henry revisited his archives, assembling documents, maps, and ephemera that trace the development of Stranger Fruit. This act of transparency offers visitors insight into both the creative and administrative labor behind a long-term project, revealing how deeply personal work is shaped over time.
Stranger Fruit is on view in ICP’s Incubator Space on the ground floor and is free and open to the public during museum and café hours.
