30 AMERICANS

 

Identity, triumph, tragedy, pride, prejudice, humor and wit.

An exhibition bound by one nation and divided by 30 experiences. A showcase of contemporary art by African American artists, this exhibition explores issues of racial, political, historical and gender identity in contemporary culture. Artists included Kerry James Marshall, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Kara Walker, Nick Cave, Kehinde Wiley, Carrie Mae Weems, Robert Colescott, Glenn Ligon and Lorna Simpson.

  • Graphic Designer: Everett Keyser
  • Exhibition Designer: Frank Arvan
  • Lighting Designer: Marc Langlois
  • Curator: Valerie Mercer
  • Interpreters: Alison Jean
  • Project Manager: Elena Berry

 

 

Photographs © Detroit Institute of Arts

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