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Closing Reception: Curatorial Initiative - Da Cipher: responding to the call
The DC Arts Center’s Curatorial Initiative presents Da Cipher: responding to the call, Curated by FAITH (Eleisha Faith McCorkle) and featuring Geoffrey Edwards, Kalil “kllz” Hunter, Christina Marsh and Jessica Valoris. Da Cipher: responding to the call is an exhibition which investigates the phonetics of the word “cypher,” inviting viewers to decipher hidden narratives within Black histories. The featured artists create a thought-provoking space that elevates the complex interconnectedness within Black collective consciousness.
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Curatorial Initiative - Da Cipher: responding to the call
The DC Arts Center’s Curatorial Initiative presents Da Cipher: responding to the call, Curated by FAITH (Eleisha Faith McCorkle) and featuring Geoffrey Edwards, Kalil “kllz” Hunter, Christina Marsh and Jessica Valoris. Da Cipher: responding to the call is an exhibition which investigates the phonetics of the word “cypher,” inviting viewers to decipher hidden narratives within Black histories. The featured artists create a thought-provoking space that elevates the complex interconnectedness within Black collective consciousness.
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Curatorial Initiative - Da Cipher: responding to the call
The DC Arts Center’s Curatorial Initiative presents Da Cipher: responding to the call, Curated by FAITH (Eleisha Faith McCorkle) and featuring Geoffrey Edwards, Kalil “kllz” Hunter, Christina Marsh and Jessica Valoris. Da Cipher: responding to the call is an exhibition which investigates the phonetics of the word “cypher,” inviting viewers to decipher hidden narratives within Black histories. The featured artists create a thought-provoking space that elevates the complex interconnectedness within Black collective consciousness.
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Curatorial Initiative - Da Cipher: responding to the call
The DC Arts Center’s Curatorial Initiative presents Da Cipher: responding to the call, Curated by FAITH (Eleisha Faith McCorkle) and featuring Geoffrey Edwards, Kalil “kllz” Hunter, Christina Marsh and Jessica Valoris. Da Cipher: responding to the call is an exhibition which investigates the phonetics of the word “cypher,” inviting viewers to decipher hidden narratives within Black histories. The featured artists create a thought-provoking space that elevates the complex interconnectedness within Black collective consciousness.
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Curatorial Initiative - Da Cipher: responding to the call
The DC Arts Center’s Curatorial Initiative presents Da Cipher: responding to the call, Curated by FAITH (Eleisha Faith McCorkle) and featuring Geoffrey Edwards, Kalil “kllz” Hunter, Christina Marsh and Jessica Valoris. Da Cipher: responding to the call is an exhibition which investigates the phonetics of the word “cypher,” inviting viewers to decipher hidden narratives within Black histories. The featured artists create a thought-provoking space that elevates the complex interconnectedness within Black collective consciousness.
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Curatorial Initiative - Da Cipher: responding to the call
The DC Arts Center’s Curatorial Initiative presents Da Cipher: responding to the call, Curated by FAITH (Eleisha Faith McCorkle) and featuring Geoffrey Edwards, Kalil “kllz” Hunter, Christina Marsh and Jessica Valoris. Da Cipher: responding to the call is an exhibition which investigates the phonetics of the word “cypher,” inviting viewers to decipher hidden narratives within Black histories. The featured artists create a thought-provoking space that elevates the complex interconnectedness within Black collective consciousness.
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Curatorial Initiative - Da Cipher: responding to the call
The DC Arts Center’s Curatorial Initiative presents Da Cipher: responding to the call, Curated by FAITH (Eleisha Faith McCorkle) and featuring Geoffrey Edwards, Kalil “kllz” Hunter, Christina Marsh and Jessica Valoris. Da Cipher: responding to the call is an exhibition which investigates the phonetics of the word “cypher,” inviting viewers to decipher hidden narratives within Black histories. The featured artists create a thought-provoking space that elevates the complex interconnectedness within Black collective consciousness.
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Curatorial Initiative - Da Cipher: responding to the call
The DC Arts Center’s Curatorial Initiative presents Da Cipher: responding to the call, Curated by FAITH (Eleisha Faith McCorkle) and featuring Geoffrey Edwards, Kalil “kllz” Hunter, Christina Marsh and Jessica Valoris. Da Cipher: responding to the call is an exhibition which investigates the phonetics of the word “cypher,” inviting viewers to decipher hidden narratives within Black histories. The featured artists create a thought-provoking space that elevates the complex interconnectedness within Black collective consciousness.
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Curatorial Initiative - Da Cipher: responding to the call
The DC Arts Center’s Curatorial Initiative presents Da Cipher: responding to the call, Curated by FAITH (Eleisha Faith McCorkle) and featuring Geoffrey Edwards, Kalil “kllz” Hunter, Christina Marsh and Jessica Valoris. Da Cipher: responding to the call is an exhibition which investigates the phonetics of the word “cypher,” inviting viewers to decipher hidden narratives within Black histories. The featured artists create a thought-provoking space that elevates the complex interconnectedness within Black collective consciousness.
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Curatorial Initiative - Da Cipher: responding to the call
The DC Arts Center’s Curatorial Initiative presents Da Cipher: responding to the call, Curated by FAITH (Eleisha Faith McCorkle) and featuring Geoffrey Edwards, Kalil “kllz” Hunter, Christina Marsh and Jessica Valoris. Da Cipher: responding to the call is an exhibition which investigates the phonetics of the word “cypher,” inviting viewers to decipher hidden narratives within Black histories. The featured artists create a thought-provoking space that elevates the complex interconnectedness within Black collective consciousness.
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Artist Talk: Curatorial Initiative - Da Cipher: responding to the call
The DC Arts Center’s Curatorial Initiative presents Da Cipher: responding to the call, Curated by FAITH (Eleisha Faith McCorkle) and featuring Geoffrey Edwards, Kalil “kllz” Hunter, Christina Marsh and Jessica Valoris. Da Cipher: responding to the call is an exhibition which investigates the phonetics of the word “cypher,” inviting viewers to decipher hidden narratives within Black histories. The featured artists create a thought-provoking space that elevates the complex interconnectedness within Black collective consciousness.
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Curatorial Initiative - Da Cipher: responding to the call
The DC Arts Center’s Curatorial Initiative presents Da Cipher: responding to the call, Curated by FAITH (Eleisha Faith McCorkle) and featuring Geoffrey Edwards, Kalil “kllz” Hunter, Christina Marsh and Jessica Valoris. Da Cipher: responding to the call is an exhibition which investigates the phonetics of the word “cypher,” inviting viewers to decipher hidden narratives within Black histories. The featured artists create a thought-provoking space that elevates the complex interconnectedness within Black collective consciousness.
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Curatorial Initiative - Da Cipher: responding to the call
The DC Arts Center’s Curatorial Initiative presents Da Cipher: responding to the call, Curated by FAITH (Eleisha Faith McCorkle) and featuring Geoffrey Edwards, Kalil “kllz” Hunter, Christina Marsh and Jessica Valoris. Da Cipher: responding to the call is an exhibition which investigates the phonetics of the word “cypher,” inviting viewers to decipher hidden narratives within Black histories. The featured artists create a thought-provoking space that elevates the complex interconnectedness within Black collective consciousness.
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Curatorial Initiative - Da Cipher: responding to the call
The DC Arts Center’s Curatorial Initiative presents Da Cipher: responding to the call, Curated by FAITH (Eleisha Faith McCorkle) and featuring Geoffrey Edwards, Kalil “kllz” Hunter, Christina Marsh and Jessica Valoris. Da Cipher: responding to the call is an exhibition which investigates the phonetics of the word “cypher,” inviting viewers to decipher hidden narratives within Black histories. The featured artists create a thought-provoking space that elevates the complex interconnectedness within Black collective consciousness.
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Curatorial Initiative - Da Cipher: responding to the call
The DC Arts Center’s Curatorial Initiative presents Da Cipher: responding to the call, Curated by FAITH (Eleisha Faith McCorkle) and featuring Geoffrey Edwards, Kalil “kllz” Hunter, Christina Marsh and Jessica Valoris. Da Cipher: responding to the call is an exhibition which investigates the phonetics of the word “cypher,” inviting viewers to decipher hidden narratives within Black histories. The featured artists create a thought-provoking space that elevates the complex interconnectedness within Black collective consciousness.
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Curatorial Initiative - Da Cipher: responding to the call
The DC Arts Center’s Curatorial Initiative presents Da Cipher: responding to the call, Curated by FAITH (Eleisha Faith McCorkle) and featuring Geoffrey Edwards, Kalil “kllz” Hunter, Christina Marsh and Jessica Valoris. Da Cipher: responding to the call is an exhibition which investigates the phonetics of the word “cypher,” inviting viewers to decipher hidden narratives within Black histories. The featured artists create a thought-provoking space that elevates the complex interconnectedness within Black collective consciousness.
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Curatorial Initiative - Da Cipher: responding to the call
The DC Arts Center’s Curatorial Initiative presents Da Cipher: responding to the call, Curated by FAITH (Eleisha Faith McCorkle) and featuring Geoffrey Edwards, Kalil “kllz” Hunter, Christina Marsh and Jessica Valoris. Da Cipher: responding to the call is an exhibition which investigates the phonetics of the word “cypher,” inviting viewers to decipher hidden narratives within Black histories. The featured artists create a thought-provoking space that elevates the complex interconnectedness within Black collective consciousness.
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Curatorial Initiative - Da Cipher: responding to the call
The DC Arts Center’s Curatorial Initiative presents Da Cipher: responding to the call, Curated by FAITH (Eleisha Faith McCorkle) and featuring Geoffrey Edwards, Kalil “kllz” Hunter, Christina Marsh and Jessica Valoris. Da Cipher: responding to the call is an exhibition which investigates the phonetics of the word “cypher,” inviting viewers to decipher hidden narratives within Black histories. The featured artists create a thought-provoking space that elevates the complex interconnectedness within Black collective consciousness.
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Curatorial Initiative - Da Cipher: responding to the call
The DC Arts Center’s Curatorial Initiative presents Da Cipher: responding to the call, Curated by FAITH (Eleisha Faith McCorkle) and featuring Geoffrey Edwards, Kalil “kllz” Hunter, Christina Marsh and Jessica Valoris. Da Cipher: responding to the call is an exhibition which investigates the phonetics of the word “cypher,” inviting viewers to decipher hidden narratives within Black histories. The featured artists create a thought-provoking space that elevates the complex interconnectedness within Black collective consciousness.
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Curatorial Initiative - Da Cipher: responding to the call
The DC Arts Center’s Curatorial Initiative presents Da Cipher: responding to the call, Curated by FAITH (Eleisha Faith McCorkle) and featuring Geoffrey Edwards, Kalil “kllz” Hunter, Christina Marsh and Jessica Valoris. Da Cipher: responding to the call is an exhibition which investigates the phonetics of the word “cypher,” inviting viewers to decipher hidden narratives within Black histories. The featured artists create a thought-provoking space that elevates the complex interconnectedness within Black collective consciousness.
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Curatorial Initiative - Da Cipher: responding to the call
The DC Arts Center’s Curatorial Initiative presents Da Cipher: responding to the call, Curated by FAITH (Eleisha Faith McCorkle) and featuring Geoffrey Edwards, Kalil “kllz” Hunter, Christina Marsh and Jessica Valoris. Da Cipher: responding to the call is an exhibition which investigates the phonetics of the word “cypher,” inviting viewers to decipher hidden narratives within Black histories. The featured artists create a thought-provoking space that elevates the complex interconnectedness within Black collective consciousness.
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Curatorial Initiative - Da Cipher: responding to the call
The DC Arts Center’s Curatorial Initiative presents Da Cipher: responding to the call, Curated by FAITH (Eleisha Faith McCorkle) and featuring Geoffrey Edwards, Kalil “kllz” Hunter, Christina Marsh and Jessica Valoris. Da Cipher: responding to the call is an exhibition which investigates the phonetics of the word “cypher,” inviting viewers to decipher hidden narratives within Black histories. The featured artists create a thought-provoking space that elevates the complex interconnectedness within Black collective consciousness.
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Opening Celebration: Curatorial Initiative - Da Cipher: responding to the call
The DC Arts Center’s Curatorial Initiative presents Da Cipher: responding to the call, Curated by FAITH (Eleisha Faith McCorkle) and featuring Geoffrey Edwards, Kalil “kllz” Hunter, Christina Marsh and Jessica Valoris. Da Cipher: responding to the call is an exhibition which investigates the phonetics of the word “cypher,” inviting viewers to decipher hidden narratives within Black histories. The featured artists create a thought-provoking space that elevates the complex interconnectedness within Black collective consciousness.
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Closing Reception: Curatorial Initiative - Labor of Fire
As part of the DC Arts Center Curatorial initiative, curator Benedetta Castrioto presents Labor of Fire, an exhibition about the economics and the politics of the art world, featuring sculpture, multimedia installations, performance, and time-based media. The selected artists, janet e. dandridge, Fanni Somogyi, and Isabella Whitfield, turn their artistic labor into a subject of inquiry as well as its means. Tracing within the art object the stories and processes of its own production, they recast the work of art as a fossil of labor itself. Faced with this collection of practices and works, visitors are invited to reflect on meditation, manual and administrative work, maintenance, care and craft as equally important and connected forms of worldmaking—thoughtful, directed action with the power to shape our social structure.
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Curatorial Initiative: Labor of Fire
As part of the DC Arts Center Curatorial initiative, curator Benedetta Castrioto presents Labor of Fire, an exhibition about the economics and the politics of the art world, featuring sculpture, multimedia installations, performance, and time-based media. The selected artists, janet e. dandridge, Fanni Somogyi, and Isabella Whitfield, turn their artistic labor into a subject of inquiry as well as its means. Tracing within the art object the stories and processes of its own production, they recast the work of art as a fossil of labor itself. Faced with this collection of practices and works, visitors are invited to reflect on meditation, manual and administrative work, maintenance, care and craft as equally important and connected forms of worldmaking—thoughtful, directed action with the power to shape our social structure.
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Curatorial Initiative: Labor of Fire
As part of the DC Arts Center Curatorial initiative, curator Benedetta Castrioto presents Labor of Fire, an exhibition about the economics and the politics of the art world, featuring sculpture, multimedia installations, performance, and time-based media. The selected artists, janet e. dandridge, Fanni Somogyi, and Isabella Whitfield, turn their artistic labor into a subject of inquiry as well as its means. Tracing within the art object the stories and processes of its own production, they recast the work of art as a fossil of labor itself. Faced with this collection of practices and works, visitors are invited to reflect on meditation, manual and administrative work, maintenance, care and craft as equally important and connected forms of worldmaking—thoughtful, directed action with the power to shape our social structure.
![Curatorial Initiative: Labor of Fire](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61fad3cbcd8eca2fcf42b62f/1706720887140-VRP69O3Y9TXX6DMI0JYG/Precariously+Placed+01.jpg)
Curatorial Initiative: Labor of Fire
As part of the DC Arts Center Curatorial initiative, curator Benedetta Castrioto presents Labor of Fire, an exhibition about the economics and the politics of the art world, featuring sculpture, multimedia installations, performance, and time-based media. The selected artists, janet e. dandridge, Fanni Somogyi, and Isabella Whitfield, turn their artistic labor into a subject of inquiry as well as its means. Tracing within the art object the stories and processes of its own production, they recast the work of art as a fossil of labor itself. Faced with this collection of practices and works, visitors are invited to reflect on meditation, manual and administrative work, maintenance, care and craft as equally important and connected forms of worldmaking—thoughtful, directed action with the power to shape our social structure.
![Curatorial Initiative: Labor of Fire](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61fad3cbcd8eca2fcf42b62f/1706720887140-VRP69O3Y9TXX6DMI0JYG/Precariously+Placed+01.jpg)
Curatorial Initiative: Labor of Fire
As part of the DC Arts Center Curatorial initiative, curator Benedetta Castrioto presents Labor of Fire, an exhibition about the economics and the politics of the art world, featuring sculpture, multimedia installations, performance, and time-based media. The selected artists, janet e. dandridge, Fanni Somogyi, and Isabella Whitfield, turn their artistic labor into a subject of inquiry as well as its means. Tracing within the art object the stories and processes of its own production, they recast the work of art as a fossil of labor itself. Faced with this collection of practices and works, visitors are invited to reflect on meditation, manual and administrative work, maintenance, care and craft as equally important and connected forms of worldmaking—thoughtful, directed action with the power to shape our social structure.
![Curatorial Initiative: Labor of Fire](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61fad3cbcd8eca2fcf42b62f/1706720887140-VRP69O3Y9TXX6DMI0JYG/Precariously+Placed+01.jpg)
Curatorial Initiative: Labor of Fire
As part of the DC Arts Center Curatorial initiative, curator Benedetta Castrioto presents Labor of Fire, an exhibition about the economics and the politics of the art world, featuring sculpture, multimedia installations, performance, and time-based media. The selected artists, janet e. dandridge, Fanni Somogyi, and Isabella Whitfield, turn their artistic labor into a subject of inquiry as well as its means. Tracing within the art object the stories and processes of its own production, they recast the work of art as a fossil of labor itself. Faced with this collection of practices and works, visitors are invited to reflect on meditation, manual and administrative work, maintenance, care and craft as equally important and connected forms of worldmaking—thoughtful, directed action with the power to shape our social structure.
![Curatorial Initiative: Labor of Fire](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61fad3cbcd8eca2fcf42b62f/1706720887140-VRP69O3Y9TXX6DMI0JYG/Precariously+Placed+01.jpg)
Curatorial Initiative: Labor of Fire
As part of the DC Arts Center Curatorial initiative, curator Benedetta Castrioto presents Labor of Fire, an exhibition about the economics and the politics of the art world, featuring sculpture, multimedia installations, performance, and time-based media. The selected artists, janet e. dandridge, Julia Kwon, Fanni Somogyi, and Isabella Whitfield, turn their artistic labor into a subject of inquiry as well as its means. Tracing within the art object the stories and processes of its own production, they recast the work of art as a fossil of labor itself. Faced with this collection of practices and works, visitors are invited to reflect on meditation, manual and administrative work, maintenance, care and craft as equally important and connected forms of worldmaking—thoughtful, directed action with the power to shape our social structure.