Izia Lindsay Solo Exhibition RIDDIMS OF GRAFFITI Will Open at DVCAI at Barry University

Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator, Inc. (DVCAI) invites audiences to experience Riddims of Graffiti, a dynamic solo exhibition by artist Izia Lindsay, on view at DVCAI at Barry University from May 14 through August 14, 2026. The artist talk with Lindsay will take place on Saturday, May 16, at 2:00 PM. Admission is free. RSVP link

Izia Lindsay, born in Trinidad and Tobago, shares his time between Miami, Florida, and Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Lindsay is a mixed-media artist, muralist, and Assistant Professor in the Department of Graphic Design at Augustana University, who explores symbolism in Caribbean iconography. Working across the Global South and within the regional contemporary arts landscape, Lindsay is an alumnus of the MFA program at the University of Miami and the BFA program at the University of the West Indies. He is a recipient of the 2026 DVCAI Catalyst Fellowship for mid-career exhibition production in honor of Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator's thirtieth year.

While grounded in graffiti traditions, Lindsay's work extends toward a sustained investigation of Caribbean identity and post-colonial narrative. Riddims of Graffiti presents a critical examination of Lindsay's artistic evolution, situating his practice within the intersecting histories of graffiti, Caribbean cultural memory, and contemporary visual art. The exhibition functions as both a personal archive and a cultural discourse, tracing how early encounters with graffiti culture evolved into an expanded visual framework that bridges street practice and institutional space.

Referencing the exhibition's title, Riddims of Graffiti, Lindsay notes that "the walls carry the same stories as the islands." Carnival culture represents a foundational influence within the exhibition. Growing up immersed in the performative spectacle of mas (a traditional street parade in Trinidad), Lindsay absorbed an understanding of art as movement, sound, and communal ritual.

Riddims of Graffiti, a solo exhibition by Izia Lindsay, is curated by Rosie Gordon-Wallace, with exhibition design by Danielle Coates, MA, and scholarship and essays developed by DVCAI Scholar-in-Residence, Cristin McKnight Sethi, PhD, and guest scholar Mariah Fox, MFA, with support from the DVCAI Catalyst Fellowship fund, Augustana University, the Barry University Institute for Immigration Studies, and the Monsignor William Barry Library.

Schedule of Events

Exhibition Run: May 14 to August 14, 2026

Exhibition Opening Reception: Thursday, May 14, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Join the artist, Izia Lindsay, the DVCAI curatorial team, and the community to celebrate the opening of Riddims of Graffiti!

Artist Talk: Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

The Artist Talk with Izia Lindsay and the DVCAI curatorial team shares insights into Riddims of Graffiti at DVCAI at Barry University.

Riddims of Graffiti activities take place at DVCAI at Barry, at Barry University, Monsignor William Barry Library, 11300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33161. Please refer to the campus map for directions and parking information. Use of the paid lots, Landon South Parking Lot (entrance on the West side of North Miami Avenue, between NE 111th and 115thStreets), or the Garner Lot (entrance at NE 115th Street, between North Miami Avenue and NE 2nd Avenue) is recommended.

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