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Collections, Catalogs & Exhibitions - Black Kirby: In Search of the MotherBoxx Connection

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Book Synopsis: A catalog of primarily visual artworks-on-paper, this collection is the work of a creative duo that makes up the collaborative entity, Black Kirby. Their art celebrates the groundbreaking work of legendary comic creator Jack Kirby and functions as a highly syncretic mytho-poetic framework by appropriating Kirby's bold forms and revolutionary ideas combined with themes centered on AfroFuturism, social justice, Black history, media criticism, science fiction, magical realism, and the utilization of Hip Hop culture as a methodology for creating visual expression. Their work also focuses on the digital medium: how its inherent affordances offer much more flexibility in the expression of visual communication and what that means in its production and consumption in the public sphere. In a sense, Black Kirby appropriates the gallery as a conceptual crossroads to examine identity as a socialized concept, and to show the commonalities between Black comics creators and Jewish comics creators and how both utilize the medium of comics as space of resistance. The duo attempts to re-medicate blackness and other identity contexts as sublime technologies that produce experiences that can limit human progress and possibility.

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Are you a fan of groundbreaking comic creator Jack Kirby? Do you appreciate art that combines revolutionary ideas with social justice and AfroFuturism? If so, then you need to check out the visually stunning book, "Black Kirby: In Search of the MotherBoxx Connection."

This collection of primarily visual artworks-on-paper is the result of the creative collaboration between Black Kirby, a duo who draws inspiration from Kirby's bold forms. Their work goes beyond just paying homage to Kirby's legacy; it offers a highly syncretic mytho-poetic framework that explores themes of Black history, media criticism, science fiction, and magical realism.

What sets "Black Kirby" apart is its unique utilization of Hip Hop culture as a methodology for visual expression. By combining elements of Hip Hop with Kirby's visionary art, Black Kirby creates a powerful and thought-provoking visual experience that pushes the boundaries of storytelling.

Not only does "Black Kirby" celebrate the past, but it also embraces the future. The duo focuses on the digital medium and explores how its inherent affordances open up new possibilities for visual communication. This book delves into the relationship between digital art production and consumption in the public sphere, offering insights into the ever-evolving landscape of art and technology.

By appropriating the gallery space, Black Kirby challenges conventional notions of identity and highlights the commonalities between Black comics creators and Jewish comics creators. Through their art, they demonstrate how comics can serve as a powerful platform for resistance and social commentary.

Experience the sublime technologies that "Black Kirby" presents and expand your understanding of the potential of visual expression. Don't miss out on this unique artistic journey. Click here to grab your copy today!

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