A look at “When Clouds Roll Away: Reflection and Restoration from the Johnson Archive,” through reflections from attendees, artist Theaster Gates, and the author’s own insights.
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Tonal (tuh-nawl) Simmons profiles Black Artscapes in Chicago. They discuss how Black art and artists are an extension of Chicago and art. From the Wall of Respect to the Black Arts Movement of the 70s all the way to today, where Black artists are transforming homes and corner stores into artist galleries. We will be talking to Tia Lorena of TeaHouse Collective in Greater Grand Crossing and to Makafui and Ryel of Fourtune House Art Center in Bronzeville, both located on the South Side of Chicago.
Tonal Simmons produced this segment for Vocalo’s Fall 2022 Storytelling Workshop.
