This upcoming month offers a beautiful slate of experiences for art lovers to explore. From the anticipated opening of Home, to the return of Brooklyn Academy of Music's DanceAfrica festival, and the captivating Giants exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum, there's plenty to look forward to. Plus, don't miss Tatyana Fazlalizadeh's exhibit with CAAM at the Art + Practice galleries in South Central LA. Read on for more details on some selections from The Culture LP’s favorite cultural gathering spots.
HOME
Performances Begin May 17, 2024
Step into the world of Home a Tony Award®-nominated play that explores love, loss, and the quest for belonging. Originally staged by the Negro Ensemble Company in 1979 and now directed by Kenny Leon, "Home" continues to resonate with timeless themes and unforgettable characters.
Follow the journey of Cephus Miles as he grapples with life's challenges, including the departure of his sweetheart Pattie Mae and the search for his own sense of place. Directed with passion by Kenny Leon, Home invites audiences to reflect on the universal desire for connection and resilience found in the human spirit. Don't miss your chance to experience the magic of "Home" on stage.
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DANCEAFRICA 2024
May 7 - May 31, 2024
BAM is a staple in Fort Greene and every year during the month of May, the building and surrounding streets are transformed into a vibrant celebration of community, culture, and collective joy for the DanceAfrica festival. Brooklynites, and visitors from all over are encouraged to enjoy the borough’s unofficial summer kick-off. Whether you want to experience the dance performances, support the vendors, participate in workshops, visual art commissions, or film screenings, there is truly something for everyone.
GIANTS: Pop-Up Talks
MAY 4, 2024 2pm - 3pm | Exhibition on view until July 17
Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz by Kehinde Wiley (Photo by Scott Lynch)
Guests are invited to gain additional context by way of pop-up art talks hosted by Brooklyn Museum guides. This is a great way to learn more about the first major exhibition dedicated to the world-class art collection of Mr. & Mrs. Dean. The sprawling exhibition features over 100 artworks by Black American, African, and African diasporic artists. Since it is the first Saturday of the month, if you decide to stick around after the tours, you will be able to witness the museum come alive with the May installment of First Saturday. The conversations are free with museum admission.
TATYANA FAZLALIZADEH: FINDING SOFT GROUND
APRIL 6 - AUGUST 10, 2024
Tatyana Fazlalizadeh, “Self Portrait on Bed”, 2022.
Venture through the three galleries of Art + Practice, as Fazlalizadeh, a Brooklyn-based artist, transforms each space into a thought-provoking installation. Delve into the complexities of the street, the sanctuary of home, and the solace found in nature, all in relation to themes of terror and refuge. Finding Soft Ground is a testament to the imaginative determination of Black women, inviting visitors to contemplate the conditions that shape their sense of safety.
This exhibition is presented alongside Speaking to Falling Seeds, featuring monumental portraits of Black Los Angeles women. Witness the power of Fazlalizadeh's artistry as it takes center stage in CAAM's atrium, amplifying the voices and experiences of Black women in the community.
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