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. A native of Atlanta and founder of For Keeps Books, Rosa brings a unique perspective to this exhibition, drawing from her personal experiences and archival research rooted in Black literary and cultural histories.
During this intimate tour, Rosa will guide guests through her body of work featured in the exhibition, offering personal insights into her creative process and the cultural context that shaped Atlanta’s artistic landscape during the pivotal decade from 1984 to 1994. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with the artist and explore how memory, place, and community shape both visual and literary narratives.
This program is free with museum admission. Space is limited; early arrival is recommended.
Join us Saturday, May 24, from 12 pm-5 pm for an exclusive pop-up record store with Stokely’s Records! Swing by, put a record on, and browse the collection for sale, curated by Le’Shawn Taylor.
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.
Join Rosa Duffy, artist and archivist behind TALL AND WILD, in conversation with a dynamic group of archivists and artists as they explore Atlanta’s legacy as a home for Black storytelling and creative labor. Centered around the years 1984 to 1994, this panel will reflect on the role of archives, personal memory, and artistic practice in preserving histories often left in the margins. Together, the speakers will discuss the significance of place, the power of Black craft, and the importance of holding space for stories etched into the land itself.
