Promega Fall Art Showcase Presents Family Ties
Madison, WI USA. (August 13, 2025)
The Promega Fall Art Showcase, Family Ties, features an exhibition by British-born, Madison-based artist Faisal Abdu’Allah. The exhibition offers a deeply personal exploration of identity, legacy and the powerful bonds that define our sense of belonging.
Faisal Abdu’Allah
Faisal Abdu’Allah is the Chazen Family Distinguished Chair in Art at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. His work has been exhibited internationally and continues to push boundaries across media, identity and discourse.
At the heart of Family Ties is Abdu’Allah’s belief that family—whether rooted in bloodlines, chosen kinship or shared purpose—serves as both anchor and mirror. Through a series of multi-layered screen-printed portraits, constructed alter egos and large photo tapestries, the artist explores the passage of time, unpacked masculinity, mythology and racial perception. Subjects include:
- Members of Abdu’Allah’s own family
- Self-portraits featuring Duppy Conqueror, the artist’s alter ego inspired by Caribbean folklore and Rastafarian culture
- University of Wisconsin football players, 25 years after their Rose Bowl victory
Symposium and Opening Reception
Family Ties opens Tuesday, September 9 at the Promega BioPharmaceutical Technology Center, 5445 E Cheryl Parkway in Fitchburg, WI.
- Symposium with Faisal Abdu’Allah at 3:30 pm
- Reception from 4:30 pm—6:30 pm
Family Ties runs through February 20 and is open to the public Monday through Friday, 8:00 am—4:00 pm. Daniel Swadener is the curator of this exhibit.
About the Promega Art Showcase
Promega Corporation has sponsored the Promega Art Showcase since 1996 as part of the company's commitment to creativity and innovation in the arts, culture and sciences. The Biopharmaceutical Technology Center, located on 5445 East Cheryl Parkway was developed in part to provide Promega employees and community members a place to pursue these objectives. Learn more about the Promega Art Showcase here, Promega Corporation here and the company’s larger corporate responsibility story here.
