Kesha is an exhibit currently showing at the (downtown) Jacksonville Public Library.
Check these out:
As you can see, the exhibit displays intersections of gender and race, hence the title, Kesha.
However, some works are clear portrayals of the impact of systematic African American oppression.
Shout out to Shawana Brooks for an amazing concept.
This is a very small sample of what the exhibit offers.
If you’re nearby, then plan a visit. It runs until late April.
These are very STRIKING images! BOLD! I love it.
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Come on down here! That’s a day trip for you 😉
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I know right? Lady G sitting up here trying to figure out how to get her hustle on. LOL!!!
Once I get that straight, I can fangle on over that-a-way…LOL!!!
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smh lol
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This is an amazing idea for an exhibit. The artwork is beautiful. I think my favorite is the second – that Kesha looks so powerful. But I love TheThree Keishas, too. It’s sad you can’t see the faces of those in the last photo, but one. Thanks for sharing, Kathrin!
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Thanks Kim! The last one is made of wood. You know pictures rarely capture the magic of the actual artwork in person.
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This is a powerful display. I have a cousin who lives in Jacksonville, I’ll have to ask her if she’s been to the exhibit.
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Please do! The city is doing a much better job of representing its demographic and I think the least we can do is show up.
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Amen to that!! Sounds like it’d be a good outing to share with her daughter. Thanks for sharing.
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Beautiful art. I love art that has a message.
XxX
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Me too! Wish I could’ve posted all of the images.
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Didn’t you photograph them all? It is your blog, you know…you can post whatever you feel like 😉
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lol yes it’s too many
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I might have to consider taking the 8 hour drive from Fort Lauderdale, Fl to Jacksonville, Fl ☺️
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You’re in Fort Lauderdale??? It’s only 4 hours lady lol Let me know if you make it up this way!
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I’ve been to Jacksonville 4 times in my life..There’s a possibility that I forgot about the travel time 🤷🏾♀️😊
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lol
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Beautiful concepts and use of color. Thank you for sharing!
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Three Keishas is amazing, love the lips being in color. All of these are phenomenal. 🙂
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It is right? I wish I had space to show everything, but alas, it is not a photoblog. Although, I just had this thought…maybe I could start one. hmmm…
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Thank you, K E. This is super inspiring – I appreciate the honesty and how it opens dialogue. I love you -Debbie
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Thanks Debbie. It’s so very refreshing to be me. Thanks for the kindness! Love you too my dear ❤
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This is a phenomenal post, Dr. Garland. Can you do a Vlog one day at this exhibit? I don’t think I’ll make it to Florida anytime soon🤕
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Sheesh! I don’t about that Tareau lol maybe you’ll have to find a black exhibit in the Bay Area…if such a thing exists.
On a separate note my phone automatically does lol after I say your name now
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The separate note 😂
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If I can recall you were writting a book right?
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Hey luv! I’ve already written the book. It’s for sale here if you’re interested: http://www.kegarland.com
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That is awesome. Kudos. Will check it out
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Thanks so much! I discuss one woman from the book in-depth on the second Friday of the month.
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