{"id":1506,"date":"2014-02-26T16:22:32","date_gmt":"2014-02-26T20:22:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.fitnyc.edu\/admissions\/?p=1506"},"modified":"2014-02-26T16:23:14","modified_gmt":"2014-02-26T20:23:14","slug":"notes-from-the-6-train-all-for-afrofuturism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.fitnyc.edu\/admissions\/2014\/02\/26\/notes-from-the-6-train-all-for-afrofuturism\/","title":{"rendered":"Notes From the 6 Train: All For Afrofuturism"},"content":{"rendered":"

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As a student I’m always trying to do free things (duh) and as I’m sure you’ve noticed before, I’m a bit of a museum buff. A few weeks ago I visited The Studio Museum with a friend. The Studio Museum is one of those famous landmarks that every borough has. Located right on 125th in Harlem, it’s in the heart of history. 125th is a pillar of black history, it is known as the hub for black excellence and revolution. Harlem is home to the Harlem Renaissance to the place where Malcolm X was assassinated nearly ( # of years ago.) 125th remains the place where the African American Day Parade is held Annually, and where Studio Museum is located.On Sunday’s, it’s free and there’s usually an activity; an artist performance, discussion, or storytelling for children. <\/p>\n

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The exhibit “The Shadows Took Shape,” about Afrofuturism, a concept inspired by an esoteric poem written by Sun Ra. Afrofuturism refers to “a creative and intellectual genre that emerged as a strategy to explore science fiction, fantasy, magical realism and pan-Africanism.” (Studio Museum) The exhibit featured 29 artists of the African diaspora and was simply stunning. The Afrofuturism concept was displayed through all types of media; film, poetry, photography, etc. and thought provoking and mentally tangible, the perfect blend of esoteric & understandably abstract. It captured many of the complexities and magical magnificence people of the African diaspora have maintained across the globe. If the cold has been driving you indoors, take a trip uptown to remember how enchanting we all can be by entering the world of Afrofuturism, a place where recalls just how magical they are. <\/p>\n

Below I have posted the links to link to the museum and the blog for “The Shadows Took Shape.”<\/p>\n

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All things Color, Love & Fashion,<\/p>\n

Ayanna L.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As a student I’m always trying to do free things (duh) and as I’m sure you’ve noticed before, I’m a bit of a museum buff. A few weeks ago I visited The Studio Museum with a friend. The Studio Museum is one of those famous landmarks that every borough has. Located right on 125th in … <\/p>\n

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