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