This Heavenly Body is a meditation on the cultural significance of roller skating and roller skating rinks in Black American life across the US Midwest. Featuring the photography and installation work of award-winning imagist Seed Lynn, this multimedia exhibition honors and celebrates the dynamism of Black identities and the unyielding spirit of Black American culture.

Presented at Blanc Gallery in the heart of Chicago’s historic Bronzeville neighborhood, this highly-anticipated exhibition opens to the public on July 12, 2024 and runs until August 24, 2024, featuring programs and events in partnership with Next Stop: Chicago.

This Heavenly Body is curated by independent curators Nnaemeka Ekwelum and Alexandria Eregbu–co-founders of AfroDisco Social Hour–with generous support from Gertie Chicago, Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), and Lime.