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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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Liu Xiaodong in "Beijing"

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