Exhibit Image Courtesy of the Curators
One strand can tell a tale – classify a race, detect DNA, to unveiling historical events, and customs stemming far back in history.
TEXTURES: the history
and art of Black hair is an educational exhibit delving into the indigenous
customs pertaining to Black hair and the complex experiences relating to its
physical attributes. Organized by Kent
State University’s faculty and co-curators, Dr. Joseph L. Underwood, Assistant
Professor of Art History, and Dr. Tameka N. Ellington, Associate Professor of
Fashion Design, the exhibit is currently showing at KSU Museum until August 7,
2022.
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