Explore a thought-provoking conversation between Steven Nelson, Andrew W. Mellon Professor at the National Gallery of Art's Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts, and renowned photographer and educator Dawoud Bey. Delve into Bey's artistic journey, including his MacArthur "Genius" Award and his globally exhibited works featured in over fifty museums across the United States and Europe. Gain insights into Bey's current exhibit at the National Gallery of Art, "The Birmingham Project," and his latest work inspired by the Underground Railroad, "Night Coming Tenderly, Black." Discover the creative process behind Bey's powerful visual narratives, from his initial engagement with Birmingham to his exploration of loss, memory, and historical reimagining. Examine how Bey's art connects the past with the present, touching on projects like "The Underground" and "Harlem Redux."
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
The Birmingham Project
The Process
Getting to Birmingham
When did you agree to do this
How do you put your finger on it
Visualizing loss
The Present
The Underground
Harlem Redux
Taught by
The Aspen Institute
