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“A Different State” art exhibition opens at Synesthesia, exploring empire and resistance through performance

A Different State group exhibition opens Friday at Synesthesia gallery in Bushwick, featuring Benjamin Kendall, Brandon English, and James Hopper exploring empire and resistance.

By Bushwick Daily Culture Desk

April 3, 2026 · 2 min read

Exterior of Synesthesia gallery in Bushwick featuring rust-colored storefront with large red letters and geometric framing.
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“A Different State” art exhibition opens at Synesthesia, exploring empire and resistance through performance

A Different State group exhibition opens Friday at Synesthesia gallery in Bushwick, featuring Benjamin Kendall, Brandon English, and James Hopper exploring empire and resistance.

· 2 min read
“A Different State” art exhibition opens at Synesthesia, exploring empire and resistance through performance

“A Different State,” a group exhibition featuring assemblage, sculpture, painting and performance, opens Friday at Synesthesia gallery in Bushwick. The show brings together three artists — Benjamin Kendall, Brandon English, and James Hopper — exploring themes of empire, authority, territorial reclamation and resistance.

The opening reception runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at…

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