The Current: ECCHO

Now on view: Tidal Imprints — presented as part of the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas’ Double Dutch programme, this exhibition brings together photographic works by Melissa Alcena (The Bahamas) and Cédrine Scheidig (Martinique). Through their lens-based practices, both artists explore personal and collective memory, rituals of identity, and the layered histories that shape Caribbean spaces. Their photographs move beyond postcard visions of the region, capturing intimate, often overlooked moments that speak to belonging, inheritance, and the quiet complexities of island life. Visit us at The Suite at The Current: ECCHO to experience the exhibition before it closes on April 19th, 2026. Admission is free and open to the public—stop by during our operating hours. #TidalImprints #DoubleDutchNAGB #TheCurrentECCHO #CurrentExhibition #StayCurrent

Discover The Current: ECCHO — gallery, residency, NAGB: The Suite, community lounge, and more. We’re open to the public with events, art, and creative energy year-round. Come visit us and see what’s happening! #TheCurrentECCHO #ECCHOGallery #BahaMar #StayCurrent

‼️🇧🇸 242 in the 212 🇺🇸‼️ A special moment bringing together Bahamian artists exhibiting across two neighboring booths at 1-54 NYC 2026 (@154artfair ). Represented by The Current at Booth 13 are Kendra Frorup and Maxwell Taylor, while Black Pony Gallery (@blackponygallery ) presents works by Dede Brown, Jason Bennett, and Tyrone Ferguson at Booth 15. It’s exciting to see Bahamian contemporary art represented so strongly within the fair this year — creating dialogue across generations, practices, and perspectives just one step away from each other. If you’re visiting 1-54 this weekend, be sure to stop by both booths and experience these incredible presentations. 📍1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair New York Starrett-Lehigh Building, Chelsea May 15–17 #154ArtFair #TheCurrentArt #BlackPonyGallery #BahamianArt #ContemporaryArt

IXA, in collaboration with Marlene, will present Obelisk — A runway experience at The Current: ECCHO, Baha Mar Gallery & Art Center on July 31 at 7:30 PM. The event centers on a fashion showcase featuring garments produced by 7 emerging fashion designers. The show will be accompanied by original music, also produced by emerging creative talent. New style. New voices. New faces. New energy. This is a new chapter for creative expression in The Bahamas. Entry is free upon RSVP registration. The link can be found in our bio. Seating is limited. The dress code is formal.

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Thank you to everyone who came out to experience Understanding Two Views, the duo exhibition of collaborative works by Jason Bennett and Sue Bennett-Williams. We’re grateful you took the time to engage with the exhibition and join the live studio conversation from Seattle — your presence, questions, and energy made the experience truly special. ✨ #UnderstandingTwoViews #JasonBennett #SueBennettWilliams #DuoExhibition #StayCurrent

OPENING TOMORROW ✨ Understanding Two Views brings together collaborative works by Sue Bennett-Williams and Jason Bennett, merging illustration and abstraction into richly layered mixed-media compositions on wood panel. Rooted in shared experiences of landscape in The Bahamas and Seattle, the exhibition explores dialogue across generations, geographies, and ways of seeing—constructed yet organic, imagined yet deeply grounded. Join us Friday, March 13, from 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM at The Current: ECCHO (Grand Hyatt East Terrace). Both artists will join virtually from Seattle for live dialogue. Free and open to the public. Artwork: Beach Walk Discussion 21, 2023 8" x 8" Acrylic, Collage, Graphite on Panel #UnderstandingTwoViews #SueBennettWilliams #JasonBennett #DuoExhibition #StayCurrent

The Current is proud to present Understanding Two Views, a duo exhibition of collaborative works by Jason Bennett and Sue Bennett-Williams. Join us for the opening reception on March 13th, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at The Current: ECCHO (Grand Hyatt East Terrace) to experience this dynamic series. In Understanding Two Views, mother and son merge abstraction and illustration into richly layered mixed-media works on wood panel. Inspired by shared outdoor excursions through Seattle and The Bahamas, Bennett’s photographic collage and gestural, topographic grounds intertwine with Bennett-Williams’ luminous mangroves, corals, botanicals, and subtle references to island fauna. The works unfold as conversations across generations and geographies—constructed yet organic, imagined yet deeply rooted. For this special opening, guests will be invited into a unique meta experience: both artists will join virtually from their studios in Seattle, offering live dialogue, insight into their process, and an intimate look at the spaces where the works were created. We look forward to seeing you there. #JasonBennett #SueBennettWilliams #UnderstandingTwoViews #DuoExhibition #CurrentExhibitions #StayCurrent

⚡️🎨 CALLING ALL BAHAMIAN ARTISTS 🎨⚡️ The streets of Nassau are about to become your canvas. In partnership with Easy Car Sales and the Baha Mar Resort Foundation, The Current is proud to support Electric Canvas — an exciting car wrapping art competition inviting local creatives to transform a brand-new HongQi EHS5 into a moving work of art. 🚗 The winning artist will receive $5,000 🌱 Their design will be showcased across Nassau on one of the world’s most cutting-edge electric vehicles 🏆 The wrapped vehicle will be unveiled March 19th at Baha Mar This initiative merges innovation and artistic expression — celebrating sustainability, creativity, and community impact. Following the reveal, the vehicle (alongside last year’s wrapped cars) will be auctioned, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Baha Mar Resort Foundation in support of arts, culture, and conservation. 🗓 Submission Deadline: February 28th, 2026 📣 Winner Announced: March 19th, 2026 This is your opportunity to see your artwork move through Nassau — sparking conversations at every turn. For full competition details and submission guidelines, visit Let’s reimagine the road. ⚡️

We’re proud to congratulate Current artist Jason Bennett and FUZE artist David Gumbs on the opening of their Double Dutch exhibition, What the Landscape Holds, opening tonight at the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas. 🌿 This immersive, interactive exhibition invites visitors to move through and activate constructed environments made from everyday materials, exploring how human systems, innovation, and intervention continuously shape the landscapes we inhabit—and how those landscapes shape us in return. Curated by Richardo Barrett. Congratulations to all involved on this timely and powerful presentation. @nationalartgallerybahamas @jason_ayer_bennett @gumbsy #WhatTheLandscapeHolds #TheCurrent #FUZE #BahamianArt #CaribbeanArt #DoubleDutch #NAGB

Energy. Rhythm. Color. Spirit. In Richardo Barrett’s striking illustrations, the essence of Junkanoo comes alive — capturing the heartbeat of Bahamian culture through movement, craftsmanship, and pride. As we head into a new year, we celebrate this vibrant tradition that continues to unite generations, tell our stories, and remind us of the strength and creativity of our Bahamian community. From all of us at The Current, Happy Junkanoo and Happy New Year! 🎺🥁✨ May the rhythm carry you into 2026 with joy, inspiration, and Bahamian pride. Artwork: Blow & Beat, 2022 28" x 22" Digital Illustration, Archival Pigment Print on MOAB Entrada Rag Paper (Limited Edition) (Framed) #Junkanoo #Bahamas #BahamianCulture #BahamianArt #CulturalHeritage #TheCurrentBahaMar #StayCurrent

In Ricardo “Cardo” Knowles’ 'Four Seasons' (2025), winter drifts unexpectedly into an island neighborhood — a surreal tableau where snow (or is it sand?) meets sunlight, memory, imagination, and the shifting rhythms of place. In a single scene, Cardo reminds us of how many “seasons” can coexist at once: joy and reflection, nostalgia and hope, warmth and wonder. As this year comes to a close, we’re grateful for the artists who challenge us to look closer, the community who walks alongside us, and the stories that continue to shape Bahamian creativity. From all of us at The Current, we wish you a beautiful holiday season filled with light, warmth, and inspiration. ✨💙 Artwork: Ricardo 'Cardo' Knowles Four Seasons, 2025 30" x 40" Oil on Canvas #HappyHolidays #SeasonGreetings #TheCurrentBahaMar #BahamianArt #StayCurrent