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The period spanning 1963 to 1983 is marked as one of the most politically, socially, and aesthetically revolutionary times in American history. Black artists across the country worked in communities, in collectives, and individually to create a range of art responsive to the moment—including figurative and abstract painting, prints, and photography; assemblage and sculpture; and performance. Ashley James, curator of the Brooklyn Museum, and Hannah Traore, curator of African Pop Studio, discuss how the work coming out of this era addressed the unjust social conditions facing Black Americans, while simultaneously presenting images of uplift and empowerment.
The annual Champlain Institute hosts thought leaders from around the country and the world to share their expertise on pressing issues of our time. The 2019 topic was Art: Dissent and Diplomacy. All events are held on College of the Atlantic’s waterfront campus and are free and open to the public. To learn more, visit coa.edu.
The period spanning 1963 to 1983 is marked as one of the most politically, socially, and aesthetically revolutionary times in American history. Black artists across the country worked in communities, in collectives, and individually to create a range of art responsive to the moment—including figurative and abstract painting, prints, and photography; assemblage and sculpture; and performance. Ashley James, curator of the Brooklyn Museum, and Hannah Traore, curator of African Pop Studio, discuss how the work coming out of this era addressed the unjust social conditions facing Black Americans, while simultaneously presenting images of uplift and empowerment.
The annual Champlain Institute hosts thought leaders from around the country and the world to share their expertise on pressing issues of our time. The 2019 topic was Art: Dissent and Diplomacy. All events are held on College of the Atlantic’s waterfront campus and are free and open to the public. To learn more, visit coa.edu.
