"Ancient Futures: The DNA of Culture & Civilization" Exhibition

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At The Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts
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A revival of the 1990s monthly Avant Yard underground art experience in Tribeca, New York, that took the New York art world scene by storm, the exhibition Ancient Futures will feature work from several of the previously exhibited artists that started the movement, as well as newer, emerging artists that are pushing the envelope. The group exhibition explores the "underground art movement" during the early 90s, while updating new visitors to emerging provocative artists coming onto the scene. A collaboration of art and music, visitors will have the opportunity to experience a multi-sensory journey, while also receiving commentary on current cultural, political and social events.

By highlighting the role of the artist as it relates to social activism, Ancient Futures attempts to create a dialogue by utilizing art and music as a platform, while embracing the idea that individual artistic expression is necessary. Ancient Futures is an exploration into the mental make-up of the U.S. social system: the beauty, ugliness, abstraction, music, and color. It is a celebration of who individuals are in the present in relation to their past, and how they now forge their futures. After all, the present is nothing but pre-sent moments.

Schedule

From 2008-06-21 To 2008-09-07

Closing Reception on 2008-09-07 from 15:00 to 19:00

Website

http://www.mocada.org (venue's website)

Fee

Adults $4, Children under 16 $3, Children under 6 Free

Venue Hours

From 11:00 To 18:00
Closed on Mondays, Tuesdays

Access

Corner of Portland Ave. Subway: 2/3/4/5/B/Q to Atlantic Avenue or D/M/N and R to Pacific Avenue, C to Lafayette Avenue, G to Fulton Street

Address

80 Hanson Pl., Brooklyn, NY 11217
Phone: 718-230-0492 Fax: 718-230-0246

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Venue: The Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts
Schedule: From 2008-06-21 To 2008-09-07
Address: 80 Hanson Pl., Brooklyn, NY 11217
Phone: 718-230-0492 Fax: 718-230-0246

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