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OPENING DAY!! Intersection of Dreams: Baldwin & Lorde 2024

Sat, Oct 26

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Queer Healing Arts Center

Enter Intersection of Dreams: Baldwin & Lorde in Dialogue by artist Kin Folkz. This immersive art exhibit explores their vital 1984 conversation on race, gender, and sexuality. Discover how their words still shape the fight for justice in 2024.

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OPENING DAY!! Intersection of Dreams: Baldwin & Lorde 2024
OPENING DAY!! Intersection of Dreams: Baldwin & Lorde 2024

Time & Location

Oct 26, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Queer Healing Arts Center, 3411 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland, CA 94610, USA

About the Event

Exhibit Title: Intersection of Dreams: Baldwin & Lorde 2024

Exhibit Summary and Relevance in 2024:

This immersive exhibit delves into the robust 1984 conversation between James Baldwin and Audre Lorde, exploring their divergent perspectives on race, gender, and sexuality. Through a series of visual artworks, including a central Intersectionality Wall, split portraits, and symbolic imagery, the exhibit brings to life their dialogue on themes like the American Dream, Womanism, feminism, and Black power. Opening day includes a live reenactment of the 1984 conversation.

In 2024, the exhibit's themes are especially relevant as society continues to grapple with systemic racism, gender inequality, and LGBTQ+ rights. It revisits intersectionality’s foundations, emphasizing Womanism's role in advocating for Black women’s experiences. By placing these issues in the context of ongoing social justice movements, the exhibit challenges visitors to engage deeply with complex conversations and reflect on their own roles in the fight for equality. Through…


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