ICONOclasts Opening
Date and Time for this Past Event
- Thursday, Aug 1, 2024 6pm - 8pm
Location
Herndon Plaza
142 Auburn Avenue NE
Details
ICONOclasts is a new, building-wide window installation by Atlanta-artists Marryam Moma and Antonio Darden spotlighting 6 of Atlanta's most influential Black figures: Alice Lovelace, Dr. Doris Derby, John Wesley Dobbs, Mtamanika Youngblood, Ricci de Forest, and Sue Ross.
Produced in collaboration with Dashboard and the Historic District Development Corporation (HDDC) and located at the historic Herndon Plaza, a landmark building in the heart of Sweet Auburn, ICONoclasts brings to life each icon’s story through Moma's signature collage work and Darden’s custom text-work with never-before-seen portraits and archival photographs, creating vibrant tributes celebrating the enduring impact these icons have made on Atlanta's artistic and social landscape.
The opening event will formally unveil the installation to the public, and feature icon-themed treats by Mocha Pops.
Funding for this project was provided by AEC Trust, Atlanta Downtown/A&E Atlanta, and the Forward Arts Foundation.
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