Join us for a Durag Assembly! Together we will explore themes within and inspired by the monumental durag installation created by MAD’s 2019 Artist Fellow Anthony Olubunmi Akinbola for the exhibition Local Import.

Dec 13, 2022 · His well-known and instantly recognizable durag “paintings” reflect on the cultural significance these objects hold while also playing on light and color theory through abstraction.

Apr 10, 2019 · After using hundreds of durags for what he thought would be a one-off piece at the Queens Museum last year, the New York-based artist developed his own style of art that uses the infinite colors...

Durags may be worn to accelerate the development of long curly/kinky hair, waves or locks in the hair; [2] to maintain natural oils in hair (similar to a bonnet); to stop hair breakage; to manage hair in general; or to keep hair, wave patterns and braids from shifting while sleeping.

Following on from his 2021 exhibition Hooyo which celebrated headscarves, Rami Hara presents his latest project to date; Do-rag (‘du,?ræg. For this body of work, the artist’s focal point is the durag, a piece of cloth (or wave cap) that is used as a tool for self-care and as a cultural emblem.

Mar 20, 2024 · Uncover the Durag's Cultural Significance: From a symbol of resilience to a badge of self-care, explore its profound impact on African American heritage.

Aug 3, 2023 · A durag represents a headcovering worn to protect and maintain hairstyles, primarily for people of African descent. It is also a symbol of pride and cultural identity.

Oct 9, 2021 · Akinbola, who is from Missouri and was born to Nigerian parents, is presenting his first solo exhibition at Carbon 12 in Dubai, where a number of his durag paintings are on view for the show Thanks A Million, which runs until November.

This is a list of object shows in chronological order. Object shows date back to 2008, with the first object show, Total Firey Island, created in summer of 2008 by Cary and Michael Huang. Due to the amount of object shows, this has been split into multiple subpages.

6 days ago · Among these is the durag, a simple yet significant accessory that has traversed the annals of history. From its utilitarian origins to its symbolic resonance, the journey of African Americans and durags unveils a narrative of resilience, cultural identity, and a …