Join us for an engaging artist talk with Kristan Woolford, the visionary behind "Free the Land" (2023). This striking HD video confronts gentrification, historical displacement, and the fight against colonization, alongside curator Greg Zinman.
With a vibrant collage style, Woolford weaves together themes from Brazilian martial arts (capoeira), the tragic Indian Removal Act of 1830, and the spirit of hip-hop culture to provoke a vital conversation about our past and present.
Dive deeper into Woolford's artistic journey and the impactful themes of "Free the Land," which debuted in July 2024 as part of the Cinédance! Conversation, moderated by Floyd Hall, Executive Director of Atlanta Contemporary.
Don't miss this opportunity to connect with the minds that inspire change through art, illuminating the crucial intersections of history, culture, and resistance.
Born in Atlanta and raised in Stone Mountain, GA, Kristan Woolford is a commission based digital artist whose work seeks to synthesize the original pillars of Hip Hop culture with Social Justice themes. His background in documentary filmmaking inspires video collages of Afrofuturist and Afrosurrealist narratives.
Join us for a family-friendly art workshop as part of the
Contemporary Kids program, where kids of all ages can explore
their creativity and engage with the themes of contemporary art!
"Crown Connections" is more than just a braiding workshop; it's a celebration of self-identity, cultural pride, and the powerful connection forged through the shared experience of Black hair. It's an opportunity to honor the moments we learned to adorn our hair in every texture, color, and style, and to recognize the inherent beauty and regality of our crowns.
