Kerry James Marshall: Conversations

Afua spoke at the Kerry James Marshall: Conversations symposium at the Royal Academy of Arts. This two-day dialogue explored the themes, influences and histories that shape Kerry James Marshall’s groundbreaking practice, marking the RA’s exhibition ‘Kerry James Marshall: The Histories’.

The symposium brought together internationally renowned artists, academics, art historians, and curators to engage with Marshall’s deeply thoughtful and rigorous practice, delving into subjects such as the history of painting, the significance of film and literature in his work, the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade, and the histories of Black nationalism and activism.

For more information please visit https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/event/kerry-james-marshall-conversations