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Afrofuturism : a history of black futures
Abstract
This timely and gorgeously illustrated companion book to NMAAHC's exhibition of the same name explores the power of Afrofuturism to reclaim the past and reimagine Black futures Afrofuturism: A History of Black Futures explores the evolving and exhilarating concept of Afrofuturism, a lens used to imagine a more empowering future for the Black community through music, art, and speculative fiction. Sumptuous, beautifully designed spreads feature more than 125 illustrations of objects and images that reflect Black identity, agency, creativity, and hope, including: the Black Panther costume from Captain America: Civil War worn by Chadwick Boseman; the red Starfleet uniform worn by Nichelle Nichols as Lt. Nyota Uhura in the TV series Star Trek; Glinda's costume from Broadway’s The Wiz; the Parliament-Funkadelic Mothership; Sun Ra’s space harp; and a space age-style costume worn by Nona Hendryx as a member of Labelle.
Chapters include essays by a diverse group of 21 artists and scholars who reflect on themes such as legacy, alienation and activism.
Afrofuturism: A History of Black Futures offers a framework of radical potential to envision Black liberation and alternatives to oppressive structures like white supremacy. Afrofuturism comes at a time of increasing visibility for the concept, both in scholarship and in pop culture, and is a compelling ode to the revolutionary power of Black imagination. [Fonte: editore]
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