What does it mean to be Black in 21st century America? The expression of Blackness in art has a history of intricate connections to civil rights and…
Today, we explore sounds of the international art exhibition documenta 14. This is a sonic tale of two cities. That’s because in 2017, the highly respected exhibition that…
The sprawling experience of documenta 14 in Kassel, Germany, was the usual treasure hunt. Locals helped us find some of the more elusive venues, including…
Marcus Gammel, with Deutschlandradio Kultur, talks about Every Time A Ear Di Soun, an exciting radio program he co-curated with Bonaventure Soh Bejeng Ndikung for the documenta 14…
In this Fresh Talk LIVE feature, Cathy Byrd meets Chicago-based artist Theaster Gates in Washington, DC, on Election Night 2012. Theaster is the featured speaker…
Theaster Gates: 12 Ballads for Huguenot House Pictured here, 12 Ballads for Huguenot House was created by Chicago-based artist and urban planner Theaster Gates. His…
A glimpse of the overwhelming display that was documenta(13), in Kassel, Germany, this September. Carolyn Christov-Bakargiev, artistic director of the international exhibition, included 500 year-old…
