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Frontline Prophet: James Baldwin

May 24 –  June 30, 2024
Gallery hours: Sundays, 11am-4pm

Frontline Prophet: James Baldwin, is a traveling exhibition featuring the work of Detroit-based creative, Sabrina Nelson.  Curated by Ashara Ekundayo and Omo Misha, the exhibit kicked off in New York for Baldwin’s 99th birthday and traveled to the New Orleans African American Art Museum and Joyce Gordon Gallery in Oakland, CA, before making its way to us in the heart of Chicago.

Frontline Prophet invites an exploration of Baldwin’s words, works, and legacy through a kaleidoscope of visual imagery, poetry, sound, and augmented reality to contemplate and manifest a liberated humanity.

BlackTerminusAR in Oakland, CA recently developed an augmented reality component to the exhibit that allows an interactive experience with selected works, bringing Baldwin and his words to life through Sabrina’s art. The exhibition continues to evolve as it ultimately travels to Detroit and Paris, France for Baldwin’s 100th year.

For more information about the project please visit the exhibition page here.