Unhindered Pairings Exhibition Opening

Date and Time

• Friday, May 2, 2025  5pm - 9pm

Location

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Details

AWỌ in collaboration with AFRIICIONADO and KALW presents AWỌ’s INAUGURAL EXHIBITION:

UNHINDERED PAIRINGS

Unhindered Pairings unites unexpected conversations—environmental distress, innovation, heritage, and cultural pride—through the electrifying rhythm of Afrobeat(s). This exhibition embraces the unconventional, drawing inspiration from the overlooked and the unexpected. At its core is the Silicon Valley Pain Index, a stark reflection of housing insecurity, digital divides, and mental health struggles—each intensified by environmental factors. Through art, we transform these challenges into a communal learning experience, igniting dialogue and action.

At AWỌ, we believe in the power of awareness, education, and connection. We invite you to immerse yourself in the art, engage your senses, and reflect on how collective action can drive meaningful change. This interactive space is a tribute to Legacy and A Sense of Belonging—a place to connect with artists, creators, and the community. Where there is pain, there must also be joy. Join us in finding both.

Join us on May 2nd for the opening of a two-month physical exhibition at KALW's live events studio in downtown San Francisco.

There is a $10 - $20 sliding scale suggested donation for this event. Nobody will be turned away for lack of funds.

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📍 220 Montgomery St., San Francisco, 2 blocks from BART/MUNI
🚪 Reception doors open at 5:00
🗣️ Program begins at 6:00
🆓 The event is free with an RSVP — and you are welcome to donate what you want

Please note:

• The event space is just to the left of the main entrance to the Mills Building at 220 Montgomery Street
• We recommend taking BART/MUNI, exiting at Montgomery, and walking two blocks north
• Ride-shares can drop off and pick up directly in front of the venue
• If you drive, there are several garages within two blocks of the event location