A Historic Charleston Foundation Fundraiser
MARCH 13–MARCH 16, 2025
THE DEWBERRY FOUNDATION PRESENTS
ART at the Aiken-Rhett House
As part of Charleston by Design and the month-long Charleston Festival, Historic Charleston Foundation is proud to host a unique art exhibit at the historic and evocative Aiken-Rhett House. Featuring acclaimed Charleston-natives, artists Shepard Fairey and Tim Hussey, and Atlanta-based artist, Masud Olufani, this site-specific exhibit, curated by Kelly S. Turner, explores the juxtaposition of contemporary art in a historic setting. The artists draw on inspirations of variations of the human spirit and the human condition, and hope, through immersive works including 2D and 3D early street art, original paintings on paper and canvas, and sculpture. The exhibit takes place inside the preserved "as-found" house and outbuildings, further heightening the impact of these thought-provoking works.
MEET THE ARTISTS
Shepard Fairey, artist and activist
Shepard Fairey is a globally renowned artist, designer, and activist celebrated for his bold, politically charged works that merge street art and graphic design. A Charleston native, he is best known for the iconic OBEY Giant series and the HOPE poster for Barack Obama's 2008 campaign. Fairey's art has been exhibited worldwide, leaving a lasting impact on contemporary culture while maintaining deep ties to the Lowcountry.
Tim Hussey,
artist & designer
​Tim Hussey is a Charleston-based artist and designer known for his neo expressionistic and emotionally charged paintings that explore themes of identity, memory, and human connection. Drawing inspiration from both the natural world and urban landscapes, his artwork blends bold expressive gestures with intricate layers, bringing him recognition in galleries and private collections worldwide.
Masud Olufani,
artist, curator & educator
Masud Mahungbay Olufani is an Atlanta-based multidisciplinary artist, curator, and educator with an M.F.A. in sculpture from SCAD. His work has been featured in solo and group exhibitions nationally and internationally, including the 2024 Dakar Biennial. He has held prestigious residencies and fellowships, such as the 2023-24 Midtown Alliance Artist in Residence, and is also a writer contributing to publications like “Burnaway” and “Baha'i Teachings” while developing his memoir.
Curated by Kelly S. Turner, the site-specific art exhibition will be on display exclusively for Charleston by Design and The Charleston Festival at the Aiken-Rhett House Museum, c.1820. This historic house museum is unique in that it employs a preserved "as-found" preservation style that leaves the antebellum mansion frozen in time; with peeling wallpaper, gas lighting fixtures and original moldings and flooring.
Created exclusively and ONLY for exhibition at the Aiken-Rhett House, visit the House Museum anytime between March 13 through April 13, 2025, to view the exhibition with admission. While enjoying the artwork, guests will also experience the c.1820 house museum; an incredibly rare piece of Charleston's history.
This exhibit is generously sponsored by:
