The Endangered Species:
A Visual Response to the Vanishing Black Man
February
22, 2013 – May 7, 2013
Opening reception: Friday, February 22, 2013, 6 to 9pm
Artist's Talk: Sunday, March 24, 2013, 2pm
Culminating Event: Friday, May 3, 2013, 6pm
4445
South Martin Luther King Jr Drive
Chicago,
IL
Blanc
Gallery proudly presents The Endangered
Species: A Visual Response to the Vanishing Black Man by artist Raub Welch with
an opening reception on Friday, February 22, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00
p.m. The exhibit will run through May 7,
2013.
In
this thought-provoking show Raub challenges audiences to view the work – as if
from the future – a future in which black men have actually vanished. Audiences can view this exhibit as an
archeological exploration of what a black man was, what he was expected to be,
the artifacts of what he loved, and why he vanished. The exhibit masterfully
intertwines masculinity, sexuality, slavery, poverty and aspiration.
In
addition to being a gifted artist, Raub is a collector of antiques and a sought
after interior designer. This exhibit is the sum of his parts. He layers archival text, precious relics,
antique photos and starkly modern portraits to create 3-D visual
metaphors. Each piece is a riotous
installation—a visual treasure hunt. To
celebrate Blanc Gallery’s third anniversary and the close of Black History
Month, Raub has choreographed a provocative performance piece to accompany the
opening called “The Parade of Spades.”
Bucket boy drummers and tuxedoed male models will open this wonderful
exhibit.
Blanc
Gallery is a community based art space, working to re-inspire a Culture of
Conversation in Chicago’s historic Bronzeville neighborhood. Gallery hours are Saturdays from 1:00 pm to 3:00
pm and by appointment. Call 773-952-4394
for more information or visit blancchicago.com.
Click here to view opening reception photos of
The Endangered Species: A Visual Response to the Vanishing Black Man
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