September 21, 2016 - 23:31
I had many thoughts on Kris Graves' talk today and of the exhibition generally, but I want to focus now on the shared space that we have with him. What does it mean to juxtapose The Testament Project with African art/ifacts? I think that although we are not curating the space of The Testament Project and have our own space to focus on, I think that we should consider the fact that they occupy the same space. Their messages will inherently be connected by visitors, no?
In this same vein, what does it do to have M Carey Thomas' massive portrait grimly greet people as they enter this space? And set right next to the radiant portrait of Jessica? Two steps in after that is our exhibition. Just some stuff to keep in mind as we plan.