14 Wharfside StreetCharleston, SC 29401
Museum open 10am to 5pm (last entry 4:00 PM) Tuesday-Sunday. Closed Monday.
14 Wharfside Street — Charleston, SC 29401
‘Follow the North Star: Freedom in the Age of Mobility,’ an immersive, multi-media experience that brings to life the vibrant journey towards freedom across the African Diaspora. This captivating exhibition, curated by James E. Bartlett, invites you to explore the enduring allure and elusive nature of ‘freedom’ through a dynamic and interactive journey.
Embark on a historical adventure that spans transportation, the epic Great Migration, and the realms of Spirituality/Imagination. From the daring escapades of cowboys moving out West, to the creative explosions of the Harlem Renaissance, and beyond the shores of the United States in a quest for liberation, this exhibition showcases the myriad ways African Americans have navigated and transformed their realities in pursuit of freedom.
Featuring stories of folklore, storytelling, and metaphysical travel, ‘Follow the North Star’ offers three unique perspectives on the African American liberation journey. Discover the incredible tales of resilience, creativity, and determination that have defined the quest for freedom, from the Back-to-Africa Movements to the Montgomery Bus Boycotts and the imaginative realms of Afrofuturism.
Don’t miss this inspiring exhibition that celebrates the spirit of adventure and the pursuit of freedom in the age of mobility. Your journey awaits!
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
President and CEO
Dr. Tonya M. Matthews
Chief Learning and Engagement Officer
Malika N. Pryor
Exhibition Curator
James E. Bartlett
Director of Exhibitions
Martina M. Morale
Exhibition Project Manager
Shante’ Cozier
Associate Curator
Isabelle Britto
Registrar
Suzanne DiBella
Curatorial Assistant
Matthew Stevenson
Exhibition Scholar & Writer
LaShaya Howie, Ph.D
Exhibition Designer
Isissa Komada-John
Exhibition Graphic Designer
Isabella Natale
Film Editor
Lonalie Cosep
Media Developer
Rolando Brown
Art Handlers
Todd Kelly, Caleb Nussear, Nick Rypkema, Jonathan Rypkema
Additional Support
Brian Knox, Billy Rampey, Evan Lampkin, Hasani Gabriel, Da’Juan Baysmore, Garry Venable, Ian Simon
Artists
ruby onyinyechi amanze, Laylah Amatullah Barrayn, Romare Bearden, Clara Bikales, ChakaiaBooker, Dan Concholar, Sahar Coston-Hardy, Kim Dacres, Damien Davis, Adama Delphine Fawundu, Charles Gaines, Pierre-Christophe Gam, Heather Hart, Palmer Cole Hayden, Myra Ivory, Lois Mailou Jones, Cyrus Kabiru, Kajahl, Carl Latimer, Jacob Lawrence, Nate Lewis, Kenny Maro, Mongezi Ncaphayi, Esewhaye Oghenetejiri, Wura-Natasha Ogunji, Richardson Ovbiebo, John Rhoden, Lucien Smith, Renée Stout, Sonié Joi Thompson-Ruffin, James Van Der Zee, William Villalongo, Carrie Mae Weems, Jade Yasmeen
Special Thanks to the IAAM Staff
Made possible through the generous funding of:
Thursday, May 23—November 3
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