Opening reception: April 27, 8 pm.

Pageant: Soloveev is proud to announce the return of Terry Adkins for his second solo exhibition. In "Belted Bronze", Mr. Adkins has chosen to recover the life of the great blues artist Bessie Smith, who graced Philadelphia as her home from 1921 until her untimely death in 1937. The opening reception will include a performance, "Belted Bronze - Recital in Eight Dominions - Terry Adkins after Bessie Smith" by the artist.

Pageant : Soloveev was founded in 2003 by artist Daniel Dalseth with the intention of bringing a fresh voice and perspective to the Philadelphia gallery scene. Since the gallery's acclaimed debut in October 2004, Pageant: Soloveev has consistently presented some of the most exciting and best contemporary art to be seen in Philadelphia.