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| “Regeneration: Black Cinema 1891-1971” — on view until June 23. |
A wonderful exhibit is on view at the Detroit Institute of Arts: “Regeneration.” It includes a remarkable collection of movie posters, props, costumes, and above all numerous film clips: many from forgotten or lost films from the past. The exhibit documents “the legacy of African American filmmakers and actors from the dawn of cinema, through the golden age, and into the aftermath of the Civil Rights Movement. Inspired by and named after an independent 1923 all-Black-cast movie, Regeneration seeks to revive lost or forgotten films, filmmakers, and performers for a contemporary audience.” (source)
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| In the first room of the exhibit is this installation by Kara Walker. |
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| We liked seeing the posters and other film memorabilia, but we most enjoyed the film clips, and watched every one that was available. Quite a few viewing rooms showed loops with these excerpts. |
Beyond the Exhibit
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| “Quilting Time” by Romare Bearden: a tile-mosaic mural near the entrance to the exhibit space. |
On the Way to the DIA
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| “The Big Tire” has been next to US 94 in Allen Park, MI since 1966. It is 80 feet high. This is perfect street art, isn’t it? |
Blog post © 2024 mae sander;
All photos taken during my visit to the DIA.
Shared with Sami’s Monday Murals.
8 comments:
Hello,
Great exhibit, I love seeing all the old posters and the mural is beautiful.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
What a wonderful exhibit. You find the most interesting things to share. Thanks.
It's wonderful to live where such a thoughtful and important exhibit is offered to the public.
Thank you for sharing it with us, Mae.
And, yes, The Big Tire is the epitome of street art.
Sure, perect street art. But I love the quilting mural!
An important one (love the last pic).
I join you today with a story of the Elders (two posts, hence - if you care).
Great exhibit. I love the mosaic tile mural, very pretty. The big tire is really gigantic! Thanks for participating in Monday Murals Mae.
Lovely mosaic mural. Love the idea of a social life around quilting!
The silhouette installing looks great, too.
The best art exhibits are the proactive ones. Our local museum is hosting a fabulous and thought-provoking exhibit by the De La Torre brothers. I've been three times already and will probably fit a couple of more visits in before it leaves us.
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