Something You Can Feel: A Black Art History Podcast
By Qiaira
Something You Can Feel: A Black Art History PodcastMay 31, 2023
Bisa Butler and the Negro Boys on Easter Morning
In this episode, I tell my friend, Ona, about the "Negro Boys on Easter Sunday," a 1941 photograph taken across the street from the Regal Theatre on Chicago's south-side in the midst of the Great Migration. I also share a bit about the life and work of quilter Bisa Butler, who used the photo as inspiration for one of her quilt, and talk about my visit to the Black Power Naps exhibition at the MOMA and Terrence Nance's Swarm show at Philly's Institute of Contemporary Art.
If you're interested in participating in the giveaway that includes a 8.5x11 cyanotype recreation of "Negro Boys on Easter Sunday," you have until June 15th to leave a comment and email me a screenshot at qiaira14@gmail.com or dm it on instagram @@thegoodhoodwitch .
My apologies that this episode had a few audio issues! (It was recorded during Mercury Retrograde)
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Sittin' Up In My Living Room: Black Museums in Homes
Inspired by my residency at the feminist-run Wedding Cake House in Providence, Rhode Island, this episode explores Black museums and creative spaces located in artist's homes. I'll discuss the history and work of The Dusable Museum in Chicago, the Colored Girls Museum and Jazz Box in Philadelphia, which were all started by Black women.
Tickets to The Colored Girls Museum’s upcoming Spring Exhibition can be found on their website: thecoloredgirlsmuseum.com .You can follow Jazzbox on Instagram @jazzb0x and support them here: ifundwomen.com/projects/jazzbox. You can find the Dusable's upcoming events at www.dusablemuseum.org .
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Donelle Woolford
This first episode discusses the controversial visual and performance artist, Donelle Woolford. Woolford was one of two Black women artists in the 2014 Whitney Biennial, where her work was so polarizing that it led to other artists removing their work from the cutting-edge exhibition. My mom and auntie are my special guests, who also share their wisdom, insight, and a little life advice. We're also celebrating my auntie's 50th birthday, by asking her to share 5 tips for an enjoyable life.You can find the video recording featuring visuals on youtube: https://youtu.be/yYjL-zONndA
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The therapist/life coach my auntie mentioned is Noa; you can find them at noaisabella.com
Link to doc with all resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17WDfEIAeTOjN3E1d8XB0OQ0KTDDQqxjtsBOGgOJCzDI/edit?usp=sharing