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Sequencing the Notes Arthur Jafa

April 30, 2025

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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Istanbul
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"The Kitchen Table Series"
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"You Make Me Iliad"
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John Akomfrah in "London"
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Nancy Spero in "Protest"
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Working Along Freeways
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Hiwa K in "Berlin"
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New York Close Up
Postcommodity in "Borderlands"
Art in the Twenty-First Century

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Protesting policy, war, or social norms, the artists in this playlist challenge the status quo and give voice to a movement. From documentary photography illustrating the contradictions of American life to the theatrical retelling of world history, these artists create works that provide urgent points of reflection.

Taking a Stand
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