Imagining Otherwise, an Ongoing Proposal

What is it about?

Imagining Otherwise, an Ongoing Proposal argues that imagination and praxis can make curating liberation work. Through spotlighting an advocacy campaign and two exhibitions, this essay discusses art historical approaches, Black political strategies, Black cultural studies, and anti-colonial and decolonial theories the author implemented to disrupt status quo violence in hegemonic museums.

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Photo by Zalfa Imani on Unsplash

Photo by Zalfa Imani on Unsplash

Why is it important?

In this era of escalating institutionalized violence, cultural workers committed to ethical practice must assess and recharge regularly. In addition to spotlighting and analyzing curatorial methods, Imagining Otherwise, an Ongoing Proposal urges us to honor imagination as a critical weapon for fighting oppression.