CURRENT LOCATION
New orleans, la
ON VIEW: June 17 - July 12 2022
Kindred Arts, The City of New Orleans Office of Cultural Economy, and Essence Festival of Culture bring a group showing of 3 sculptures across New Orleans.
The works will be on display June 17, 2022-July 12, 2022 at 3 locations.
Come show us some love. Walk, drive or bike around your town & get a selfie with each.
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LOCATIONS:
CALIBAN’S HANDS
Christopher Myers
BALDWIN & CO. BOOKS
1030 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117
Kalief Browder: the box
Coby Kennedy
LAFAYETTE SQ. @ UNITED STATE COURT OF APPEALS
600 S Maestri Pl, New Orleans, LA 70130
All Power to All People
Hank Willis Thomas
LAFAYETTE SQ. @ GALLIER HALL
545 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130
PROGRAMS:
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opening day
Hank Willis Thomas: ALL POWER TO ALL PEOPLE will open to the public on June 17th at 9:30am.
Please join us as we celebrate the arrival of these symbols of Black Empowerment and salute the abundant cultural wealth and creativity of New Orleans.
opening day
Join us On June 17, 2022 at 7:00pm as we unveil Christopher Myers’ monumental work ‘Caliban’s Hands’ which will be exhibited in the Baldwin & Co./NOLA Art Bar Courtyard through mid July.
in conversation with the curator
Guest Speaker to be announced
Friday, June 29 7pm
BALDWIN & CO. BOOKS
1030 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117
crown your crown
Bring the kids, we’ll be making Flower Crowns to celebrate the passing of THE CRWON ACT in Louisiana & the unveiling of NOLA's newest mural, honoring this groundbreaking civil rights action.
Friday, July 1 ( 12 noon - 3pm)
Location: ALL POWER TO ALL PEOPLE
LAFAYETTE SQ. @ GALLIER HALL
Essence Art walk
We’ve compiled a guide to some really great works by Black & Brown artists currently on view in New Orleans. Whether you’re a NOLA local keen to see more of the city or a visiting tourist, walking tours are a great way to learn interesting and often hidden histories. Walk or Ride around the city. Get some socially distant exercise in.
Download the guide HERE or pick a copy up at Gallier Hall.
Guided Audio Tours
Visit our virtual experience page. There you can find suggestions on how to access the art, playlists inspired by the work, audio companions detailing the history of the artifact, and recordings from the artists.
We encourage you to interact with the installation, learn about its cultural significance, and develop your own interpretations and ideas around it