Conversation with Curator Phillip Thomas
Dec 07, 2024
From: 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Explore the intersection of heritage and artistry at Conversation with Curator Phillip Thomas on Saturday, December 7, at The ARC (Arts & Recreation Center) in Opa-locka. Part of the larger Art of Transformation show, presented by Ten North Group during Miami Art Week, this year’s theme, Aliveness and the Aesthetics of Being, examines diverse expressions of Black cultural vitality.
The discussion highlights Jamaica on My Mind: Aliveness and Livity, a pavilion curated by Professor Phillip Thomas, which features Jamaican artists reflecting on the dynamic connections between cultural vitality and creative expression. The exhibition celebrates the concept of "livity" as a profound state of aliveness, showcasing works that embody moments of transformation and artistic achievement.
Attendees are invited to immerse themselves in the vibrant Jamaican heritage through music, dance and art, making this event an engaging exploration of cultural identity and artistic accomplishment.
Art of Black Miami