Afrofuturism
Afrofuturism is a cultural style blending science fiction, history, and fantasy to delve into the African-American experience.
The term ‘afrofuturism’, initially introduced by cultural critic Mark Derry in 1993, describes a creative approach that reimagines Black history, culture, and potential futures by blending science fiction and fantasy. Black artists across various fields, such as music, dance, painting, and literature, employ afrofuturism as a means to rediscover the past, grasp the present, and envision a future shaped by their unique perspectives.
4 results found for "Afrofuturism"
Hebru Brantley
Hebru Brantley was born in 1981 in Chicago, Illinois. He now lives and works in Los Angeles, CA.
Lu Yang
Lu Yang was born in 1984 in Shanghai, China, where they continue to live and work.
Gaia (Black Marble)
Archetypal heroes and Pop Art codes converge in Hebru Brantley’s empowering Afrofuturism.Gaia, a personification of Mother Earth and embodiment of good fortune, belongs to a cast of instantly recognisable characters who have become synonymous with the artist’s practice.Realised in two separate parts and accompanied by a twin edition in white, each sculpture is carved from black Portoro marble – representing the artist’s first-ever work in the medium.
Gaia (White Marble)
Archetypal heroes and Pop Art codes converge in Hebru Brantley’s empowering Afrofuturism.Gaia, a personification of Mother Earth and embodiment of good fortune, belongs to a cast of instantly recognisable characters who have become synonymous with the artist’s practice.Realised in two separate parts and accompanied by a twin edition in black, each sculpture is carved from white Statuario marble - representing the artist’s first-ever work in the medium.
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