Steve Locke is included in the group exhibition, Revolution! 250 Years of Art & Activism in Boston at the Boston Public Library, Massachusetts, on view from October 23, 2025–April 21, 2026.
The Boston Public Library's press release follows:
The Boston Public Library (BPL) is presenting its first major exhibition in nearly a decade. Revolution! 250 Years of Art & Activism in Boston will open October 23, 2025. Featuring more than 100 artworks and documentary materials from the BPL’s renowned Special Collections, the exhibition explores America’s evolving struggles for freedom, civil rights, and belonging. The exhibition is part of Road to Revolution, the BPL’s three-year cycle of programs leading to the anniversary of the American Revolution in 2026.
Marking 250 years since the Revolutionary War and the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Revolution! reflects on the nation’s founding ideals, asking: To whom were these promises made? And how are people working today to ensure they are kept?
“When the Boston Public Library first opened its doors, the very idea of a free public library was revolutionary,” said David Leonard, BPL President. “With Revolution!, we carry that spirit forward, inviting visitors to explore how the ideals of liberty and justice have evolved over the past 250 years.”
“Visitors will encounter Boston, the cradle of the American Revolution, in surprising ways, from historic portraits of Washington and Franklin to contemporary works that challenge us to reflect on civic ideals and social progress today,” said Kristin Parker, Lead Curator of the Arts. “This exhibition offers a unique opportunity to see how centuries of art and activism continue to shape the nation’s story.”
