Contested Sites of Memory, a Carrie Mae Weems Project

Description

Carrie Mae Weems, a celebrated American artist whose work gives voice to people whose stories have been silenced or ignored through her groundbreaking four-decade art practice, is partnering with E Pluribus Unum, an organization focused on building a more just, equitable, and inclusive South, for a special convening of racial healing across Richmond organizations, including the School of the Arts and the Institute for Contemporary Art at Virginia Commonwealth University and the Virginia Museum of History and Culture. Weems, who is known for her work around racial justice, will direct a performance entitled Contested Sites of Memory: A Performance with Artist Carrie Mae Weems, featuring live music, spoken word, and new and existing video works. For this performance Weems is collaborating with local choir Destiny One and nationally celebrated musicians Nona Hendryx, Jawwaad Taylor, and Craig Harris. Additional performers include poets/writers Carl Hancock Rux and Esther Armah. This event is produced in collaboration with Shore Art Advisory and in community with Emerson Collective.

 

Seating is limited, registration is required.

This is a hybrid event. The performance will be streamed live via YouTube.

Date & Time

Wed, Oct 2, 2024 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Venue Details

Institute for Contemporary Art at Virginia Commonwealth University

601 West Broad Street
Richmond, Virginia 23220

ICA at VCU