Join Afro-Atlantic Histories U.S. tour curator Dr. Kanitra Fletcher, Associate Curator of African American and Afro-Diasporic Art at the National Gallery of Art, for an exhibition overview that draws parallels between the visual cultures of the African Diaspora and takes an in-depth look at works of art, historical experiences, and cultural formations of Black people since the 17th century. The talk will be followed by a conversation with Ade Omotosho, the DMA’s Nancy and Tim Hanley Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art.
This talk is open to the public and is part of the DMA General Members Opening Reception. DMA Members are invited to reserve separate tickets to attend both the talk and the members-only reception celebrating the opening of Afro-Atlantic Histories. Become a DMA Member today to gain access to the celebration by visiting this link.
The talk will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Horchow Auditorium, and the Members-Only Opening Reception and exhibition viewing will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Separate reservations are required for both events.
To request accessibility accommodations such as ASL interpretation, gallery stools, or wheelchairs, please send an email to access@dma.org.
Image: Into Bondage, 1936. Aaron Douglas. Oil on canvas. National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., Corcoran Collection (museum purchase and partial gift from Thurlow Evans Tibbs, Jr., the Evans‐Tibbs Collection). © 2021 Heirs of Aaron Douglas / Licensed by VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY.