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Black Folks in Design presents: Spotlight One

  • The Gallery at The Ace Hotel 252 Schermerhorn Street Brooklyn, NY, 11217 United States (map)

Brooklyn, New York

ON VIEW: MAY 11 - JUNE 29, 2022

OPENING RECEPTION: FRIDAY, MAY 13, 2022, 7:00PM - 9:00PM - CLICK TO RSVP

Spotlight One is the inaugural exhibition from Black Folks in Design. The seven works exhibited showcase the diversity of disciplines and aesthetics of Black designers. The exhibition showcases pieces by six contemporary Black designers working in a diversity of disciplines, aesthetics and artistic practices, including furniture, sculpture, screen printing, interiors and architecture.

Featuring works by Garth Roberts, Kyle Scott Lee, Lisa Hunt, Luam Maleke, Studio ANANSI and Studio & Projects.

Black Folks in Design is a collective that networks Black designers both within and across design disciplines and artistic practices. They endeavor to create economic and portfolio-building opportunities, and envision a world that will recognize the cultural contributions, excellence and importance of Black designers.

Earlier Event: June 9
Out Left Art: Be Still
Later Event: July 16
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