CRITIC’S PICK: Solo Exhibitions by Lalla Essaydi and Shanequa Gay, Jackson Fine Art — Artists Lalla Essaydi and Shanequa Gay are calling their Jackson exhibits ‘Conflicted Identities’ and ‘Gateway to the South,’ respectively. “Through a dynamic blend of visual storytelling and multimedia art, both artists invite viewers to delve into rich tapestries of personal experience, societal norms, and the enduring legacy of colonialism,” curators announced. Also on view in the gallery are works by Great Depression era photographers Walker Evans, Arthur Rothstein, and Ben Shahn. — Kevin C. Madigan

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