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“Touching Roots: Black Ancestral Legacies in the Americas” traces narratives of Blackness across the Atlantic world by bringing together work from artists who absorbed and reinterpreted African artistic practices, sacred customs, and cultural expressions. In this hourlong discussion, hear from curator Martina Tanga and professor Reiland Rabaka as they reflect on topics in the exhibition by looking at work by various artists, writers, and thinkers.
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“Touching Roots: Black Ancestral Legacies in the Americas” traces narratives of Blackness across the Atlantic world by bringing together work from artists who absorbed and reinterpreted African artistic practices, sacred customs, and cultural expressions. In this hourlong discussion, hear from curator Martina Tanga and professor Reiland Rabaka as they reflect on topics in the exhibition by looking at work by various artists, writers, and thinkers.
For a look at upcoming member events, check out: mfa.org/membership/member-events
Become an MFA member and help support the art and culture you believe in: mfa.org/membership
