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Case Studies 1: Damien Davis – OLD CURRENCIES

September 27, 2022, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location Alexander Kasser Theater - Lobby and mezzanine
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On view September 1 – December 9
Kasser Theater Lobby

Case Studies is a new series of exhibitions in the Alexander Kasser Theater Cases initiated by Director Megan C. Austin and Curator Jesse Bandler Firestone. 

Case Studies 1: Damien Davis – OLD CURRENCIES brings together new and recent works by Damien Davis, on loan from Uprise Art, that explore Blackness through symbols, shapes, colors, and digital technology. 

Cowrie shells, tobacco leaves, and anatomical shapes appear throughout the exhibition to explore themes of currency, sex, and cultural traditions that connect a wide range of experiences within the African diaspora. In the Blackamoors print series, made exclusively using Adobe Illustrator’s “Ancient” preset color palette, Davis investigates how classifications and nomenclature within digital softwares relate to perceptions of identity and culture.

Please visit the Kasser Theater website for up-to-date information on open hours.

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