Context Projects, in collaboration with collector/historian/cultural steward Dwamina Drew (@enstrumental), is proud to present — Listen to Me Now, Believe Me Later On: An Exhibition of Art, Various Works, & Rare Pieces from the DREW Collection — opening Saturday, November 1 and on view through December 14, 2025.

“Too often, collecting is framed as an activity reserved for the wealthy, reinforced even by today’s few visible collectors from sports or entertainment. While their contributions are meaningful, this narrative can alienate those without generational wealth or high-profile careers. The truth is, collecting begins not with a wallet, but with an attitude. With curiosity. With conversation.

All of the works in this exhibition were chosen with intention, dialogue, and a dedication to listening.

This exhibition, Listen To Me Now, Believe Me Later On, borrowed lovingly from Khujo’s verse on Goodie Mob’s 1995 classic Cell Therapy, is not a flex. It’s an invitation. A cultural call to action. A reminder that “regular folk” collect art too, and that we must normalize that fact. Through visibility, conversation, and shared knowledge, we can shift the narrative, reclaim the collector’s role, and build a continuous cycle of cultural investment, reflection, and representation.

When we teach each other how to collect, preserve, and value our creative output, we’re not just enriching ourselves – we're building infrastructure for future generations. The story of our people doesn’t have to be written by someone else. It starts with you.”

- Dwamina Drew | The DREW Collection