Contemporary Talks

May 24, 2025 / 11:00am - 12:30pm

Artist Talk with Rosa Duffy

Moderated by Executive Director Floyd Hall


Join us for an intimate and thought-provoking conversation between Rosa Duffy—archivist, artist, and founder of Endless Editions ATL—and Floyd Hall, Executive Director of Atlanta Contemporary, as they discuss her exhibition Tall and Wild and reflect on the living archive of Black craft and memory in Atlanta.

Set against the backdrop of TALL AND WILD, this artist talk delves into the layered histories that shape the city—histories not only recorded in books and images, but etched into the land, carried through hands, and whispered through generations. Together, Duffy and Hall will explore the intersections of storytelling, preservation, and place, tracing the paths paved by Black readers, writers, and makers over the past four decades.

As Atlanta continues to evolve, this conversation invites us to consider the enduring imprints of Black labor, creativity, and vision that have shaped the cultural fabric of the city—and to imagine how these stories live on through community, care, and craft.


Upcoming Program Events

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May 22 / 6:00pm Art Detour

Open Mic Poetry Night

Lead by Amena Brown

Free

Come catch a vibe and the beat this week at Atlanta Contemporary’s open mic night! Open to all who have a voice and wanna be heard, or the supportive friends cheering from the crowd, the more the merrier! It’s a night you're gonna regret watching from your friend’s story, so slide through!

May 23 / 7:30pm Art Detour

Film Screening

Local film curated by Brooke "B" Sonenreich

Free

Join us for a screening of a local filmmaker’s project curated by Brooke "B" Sonenreich, of ATLFilmParty (AFP).

May 24 / 5:00pm Special Event

Artist Walkthrough with Rosa Duffy

Free

Join us for a special walkthrough of TALL AND WILD: Atlanta 1984–1994 with artist and curator Rosa Duffy, whose work explores identity, heritage, and the power of storytelling.

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