Unpacking the roots of African spirituality from the Arthur B. Steinman and Paul and Mary Rosen Collection of masks.
Contemporary African Diaspora Art (CADA) is hosting panel discussions, lectures, and workshops centered on the cultural and intellectual resources inherent in traditional Central and West African masks and sculptural production, with a particular focus on African spirituality.
The ongoing exhibition "Symbols of Spirit" at the African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLC) serves as the foundational point of departure for these events. This exhibition, running through December 2024, aims to explore and unpack the diversity and complexities of Central and Western African spirituality, ontology, and cosmology. Ludlow Bailey, the guest curator of the exhibit serves as the Managing Director of CADA, and will moderate the panel discussion. For additional details, see Symbols of Spirit @www.cada.us
The event will feature an evening reception, followed by a brief gallery tour and a panel discussion. This dialog will delve into the roots of African spirituality, drawing from Arthur B. Steinman and the Paul and Mary Rosen Collection.
The panel will feature Bayunga Kialeuka and Chief Nathaniel Styles, two seasoned South Florida curators, and Dr. Cecil Jonas MD, an African Caribbean collector of African traditional art. The three reside in the tri-county area.
| Mon, Jan 13 | 10:00PM to 8:00PM |
| Tue, Jan 14 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Wed, Jan 15 | 10:00PM to 8:00PM |
| Thu, Jan 16 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Fri, Jan 17 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, Jan 18 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, Jan 19 | Closed |
