Artists, archivists, and curators discuss the state of Black art, artist communities, and movements across history. Historically, the contributions of Black artists have been overlooked, appropriated, and undermined, which has led to movements like AfriCOBRA and the Black Arts Movement, in which exhibiting artist Robert Earl Paige was a critical figure. This discussion addresses the existence (and non-existence) of Black artists in art movements and how artists today are contextualizing history and paving their own way for visibility in the contemporary art world. Panelists include sculptor, muralist, and Parapluie exhibition artist Bernard Williams, curator Antawan I. Byrd, and archivist Skyla S. Hearn. The conversation is moderated by art historian and Black Arts Movement School Modality Founder Romi Crawford.
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An initiative of the Terra Foundation for American Art in partnership with artists and organizations across the city, Art Design Chicago is a series of events and exhibitions that highlight the city’s artistic heritage and creative communities.
