The Cape Verdean experience

“Facing Fear” (polychrome, paster), by Christian Gonçalves, in the show “Claridade: Cape Verdean Identity in Contemporary Art,’’ at the New Bedford Whaling Museum, through Dec. 7.

— Image courtesy of Christian Gonçalves

The museum says the show “explores the Cape Verdean American and Cape Verdean experience through the lens of contemporary art and community storytelling.’’

“Coinciding with the 50th anniversary of Cape Verdean independence from Portugal, this exhibition features sculpture, fiber arts, mixed media works on paper, paintings, poetry, and video installation by artists born on Cape Verde, those who emigrated to the United States, and those born in the United States and the Netherlands. Through this show, the museum aims to demonstrate the rich cultural networks and shared heritage of this diverse group of celebrated artists.’’