And last, but not least, Stone’s black-and-white photography, often printed large-scale (96 by 80 inches!), finds poetic, quiet scenes in the midst of parks, gardens, backyards and other green spaces. Sometimes, the Oakland artist places herself in front of the camera. Other times, we see just footprints in a muddy riverbank. Stone’s work explores Blackness within the American landscape, moving between personal and historical spaces in a growing and beautiful catalog of images.
It’s a lot to look forward to. Fingers crossed the museum will maintain its tradition of making SECA shows free to visit.
The 2026 SECA Art Award exhibition will be on view Dec. 12, 2026–May 30, 2027 on the second floor of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (151 3rd St., San Francisco).
