Tiwani Contemporary is delighted to announce that the prestigious Museum of Contemporary Photography (MoCP) at Columbia College Chicago has completed a substantial acquisition of works by gallery artist Dawit L. Petros. This significant addition to MoCP's collection underscores the growing international recognition of Petros's critical and insightful practice.
The acquisition highlights Petros's recent explorations, including pieces from his ongoing series that delve into narratives of migration, transnationalism, and the complex dialogues between past and future. The MoCP has acquired the following key works:
Archival pigment print
30 x 37½ in.
Edition 1 of 3, 2AP
BE-DP084.1
Archival pigment print
30 x 37½ in.
Edition 2 of 3, 2AP
Serigraph on canvas
35 x 44 in.
Archival pigment print
8 x 72 in. Each
Edition 1 of 3, 2AP
The Museum of Contemporary Photography at Columbia College Chicago is a leading voice in the exploration of the photographic medium, and its commitment to collecting and exhibiting thought-provoking contemporary work makes it an ideal home for Petros's art. This acquisition will allow for broader public engagement, research, and scholarly access to these important pieces.
Tiwani Contemporary is immensely proud of Dawit L. Petros and congratulates him on this notable achievement. We look forward to witnessing the continued impact of his work as it reaches new audiences through esteemed institutions like the MoCP.
You can also view Dawit's work on the MOCP website here
