Drawing from the Caribbean’s history of slavery, colonialism, and its more contemporary struggles with climate change and the tourism industry, Andrea Chung creates visually rich objects that entice the viewer at first glance, revealing complex subject matter upon further engagement. In her largest solo museum survey to date, the artist explores materials that are transient and shift form, such as sugar, and reconfigures archival images through vibrant collage.

Taking its title from literary scholar and cultural historian Saidiya Hartman’s text “Venus in Two Acts,” Between Too Late and Too Early ruminates on time and history, seeking to reframe how we place ourselves within the context of past trauma and what can be learned from it. 

The exhibition features a wide range of Chung’s practice, including early videos and works on paper that explore the impact of tourism on the Caribbean. It also includes a large-scale installation rooted in Black speculative fiction and several series that explore the representation of Black women’s labor, including the rich and layered history of midwifery.  Through these works, the exhibition uses history to reflect on the challenges of our current time. In two new commissions—one that opens the show and one at its center—Chung presents intricate, labor-intensive objects that disrupt traditional perspectives on race, gender, bodily autonomy, and historical archives.

When considered as a whole, the exhibition reimagines the past to propose alternative histories, giving agency and dignity to figures who were denied it. It serves as a mirror and offers insights on how we might navigate the present and plan for the future.

Admission:
Senior - Ages 65 and over - $5
Student - A valid student ID will be required - $5
Youth - Ages 12 - 17 - $5
Visitors with a disability - $5
General Admission - Ages 18 - 64 - $10
Moca Members - Free
Children - Under 12 years old- Free
North Miami Residents With proper identification- Free
City Employees With proper identification- Free
Veterans- Free
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