Prizer Arts

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In Dogon myth, Nommo Semi is sacrificed by Amma, the Dogon high god, to purify the universe as atonement for the wicked deeds of his twin, Yurugu. Then ressurrected, his gesture demonstrates his role as the Guardian of Space.

“Infinite Essence” on display now until May 8

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"What does an expansive, beautiful representation of the Black body that I want to see, and that would heal me, look like? I’m trying to find that universe where we are all full and complete individuals." -Mikael Owunna in an interview for Aperture

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0 dollars to support this tweet and 0 dollars to come see Mikael Owunna's "Infinite Essence" in person! Come see this show opening night tomorrow, on display between 8-11pm!

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We've got 2 more days until "Infinite Essence" will be at Prizer. You can come by in the evenings to see the show illuminated 7-11pm or schedule an appointment on our website. Check out @wqed's mini documentary on Mikael Owunna's life and work.
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"The Fall of Ogo"
Ogo is the fourth of the divine eight Nommo and the agent of disorder in Dogon myth.

Come see “Infinite Essence” at Prizer April 9 - May 8. See the series illuminated from 7-11pm every evening or book an appointment Friday - Sunday between 12-5pm.

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Check out Mikael Owunna's 2019 NPR feature "Every Black Person Deserves to See Themselves In This Way" and don't forget to register early for Owunna's Artist Talk on April 14th at 6pm.
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Meet Mikael Owunna, a queer Nigerian-Swedish American photographer/engineer. Exploring the intersections of engineering, visual media, Blackness, and African cosmologies, he seeks to elucidate an emancipatory vision of possibility that pushes African people beyond all boundaries.

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Amma's Womb - In Dogon cosmology, the universe emerges from the womb of the primordial androgynous creator god Amma.
See this piece and more from Mikael Owunna from April 9th through May 8th. See it in the evenings 7-11 or schedule an appointment here: https://t.co/9p8b4HizWI

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In his series "Infinite Essence," Mikael Owunna sets out to recast the Black body as an incarnation of the eternal cosmos, making visible the divinity inherit in Blackness.

On display from April 9 - May 8. Join us April 14 @ 6pm CT for Owunna's Artist Talk.

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In Ava DuVernay’s Netflix docu-series, @WhenTheySeeUs she tells the true story of how the Central Park 5 were falsely accused and coerced into confessing to a crime they didn't commit, detailing the length of injustice in our criminal justice system.

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(Prisons) relieve us of the responsibility of seriously engaging with the problems of our society, especially those produced by racism and, increasingly, global capitalism - civil rights Angela Davis in Are Prisons Obsolete?

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Join us Wednesday 5:30 as Savannah Kumar talks about how her exhibit, the margins come to center, uses art as a call to action and an invitation to confront the violence of carcerality while reimagining a world that honors every person’s humanity.
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Adam Johnson says about keeping death row inmates in solitary confinement. Today, we're listening to The Appeal, a podcast about criminal justice reform and abolition. Episode 51 specifically discusses how advocates hope to change this practice. https://t.co/hVOIqvkVK7

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Savannah Kumar's exhibit confronts the failures of our criminal justice system. Now until the end of her show, January 31, we'll share highlights from our learning resources list. Today, we're listening to the work of @eji_org founder Bryan Stevenson. https://t.co/UeaK1YOqU6

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"I feel most human when I'm playing music."

When do you feel most human? Tell us in an email or a voice note at 📍[email protected]📍 to be part of our upcoming exhibit with art activist, Savannah Kumar.

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"I feel human when I’m talking to someone... really just a conversation filled with emotion, laughter, endless understanding. That’s what makes me feel human."

When do you feel most human? Tell us at 📍[email protected]📍

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"I feel most human when I'm running because it connects me with my body and makes me feel strong."

When do you feel most human? Tell us in an email or a voice note at 📍[email protected]📍 to be part of our upcoming exhibit with art activist, Savannah Kumar.

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"I feel human when something changes and I can't stop it."

When do you feel most human? Tell us in an email or a voice note at 📍[email protected]📍 to be part of our upcoming exhibit with art activist, Savannah Kumar.

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"I feel human when I connect with others, especially in a way that makes me feel like I'm growing as a human."

When do you feel most human? Tell us in an email or a voice note at 📍[email protected]📍 to be part of our upcoming exhibit with art activist, Savannah Kumar.

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"I feel human when someone tells me that I remind them of my mom."

When do you feel most human? Tell us in an email or a voice note at 📍[email protected]📍 to be part of our upcoming exhibit with art activist, Savannah Kumar.