Curator Tour of Unbound Narratives, Embodied Language
with Karen Comer Lowe
This tour offers deeper insight into the exhibition’s curatorial framework and the conceptual threads connecting the exhibiting artists.
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May 25, 2025 / 12:00pm - 2:00pm
with filmmakers David and Matt Adeboyé, Pearl Cleage, and Zaron "Zeke" Burnett
Step into the heart of Atlanta’s Black creative renaissance with a special artist talk featuring archivist and curator Rosa Duffy (TALL AND WILD Atlanta 1984–1994), filmmakers David and Matthew Adeboyé (Live at Club Zebra), and legendary writers Pearl Cleage and Zaron “Zeke” Burnett.
This conversation weaves together the rich historical threads explored in TALL AND WILD: Atlanta 1984–1994 and the vibrant, radical spirit captured in Live at Club Zebra—a documentary chronicling the untold story of a bohemian speakeasy that challenged the norms of Black artistic expression in the 1980s and 90s.
Together, the panel will reflect on the power of place, memory, and cultural preservation. From underground salons to archival excavations, this talk invites us to remember and reimagine Atlanta as a city shaped by the daring visions of Black artists who refused to be confined.
Featuring:
Rosa Duffy, Artist and Archivist of TALL AND WILD Atlanta 1984–1994
David & Matthew Adeboyé, Directors of Live at Club Zebra
Pearl Cleage and Zaron “Zeke” Burnett, Writers and Founders of Club Zebra
with Karen Comer Lowe
This tour offers deeper insight into the exhibition’s curatorial framework and the conceptual threads connecting the exhibiting artists.
Lead by Sydney McCall | DJ Lowray and DJ Sea
Join us for a transformative morning of movement and sound with a one-hour immersive yoga experience led by Sydney McCall.
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! During this workshop, artist Makiko Maekawa will guide young artists in creating their own contemporary art projects. Using a variety of materials like paint, paper, and objects, participants will explore how to express themselves through art.
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