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Revival: Digging Into Yesterday, Planting Tomorrow

Posted on April 22, 2024

Isaac Julien’s Lessons of the Hour, a key work in Revival, is a poetic meditation on Frederick Douglass’ life informed by some of the abolitionist’s most important speeches, such as… Continue reading Revival: Digging Into Yesterday, Planting Tomorrow
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In Pursuit of Empathy

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In Pursuit of Empathy invites sixteen lens-based and mixed-media artists to explore their perceptions of empathy and how their work captures true human connection. This group exhibition features a collection… Continue reading In Pursuit of Empathy
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Amber N. Ford: The Roads Most Traveled

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From cornrows to locs, Black hair is rooted in identity and culture. Within a specific part of history, hair could indicate a person’s tribe, social position, marital status, or occupation.… Continue reading Amber N. Ford: The Roads Most Traveled
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Deeply Rooted

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Curated by students at the Art Academy of Cincinnati, Deeply Rooted highlights artists Vikesh Kapoor, Tomiko Jones, and André Ramos-Woodard, telling multi-generational stories of traditions. In the exhibition, memory is… Continue reading Deeply Rooted
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Inhabited: Stories of the Past

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Inhabited: Stories of the Past is a photo-based mural weaving together the narratives of people and place, using a building as its canvas and inspiration. This mural seamlessly integrates archival… Continue reading Inhabited: Stories of the Past