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Sequencing the Notes Arthur Jafa

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Arthur Jafa explores the rich landscape of Black cultural production by identifying and utilizing Black methodologies and aesthetics, uncovering the nuances of Black identity. 

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Crafting Lineage

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The Freedom to Move New York Close Up
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Zanele Muholi in "Johannesburg" Art in the Twenty-First Century
Family Resemblance Extended Play
New York Performances Extended Play
David Altmejd in "Boundaries" Art in the Twenty-First Century
Kimsooja in "Systems" Art in the Twenty-First Century

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