Design in Dialogue 71: Malene Barnett

Malene Barnett is an artist self-described activist and authority on the cultural traditions and practices of art in the African diaspora and how it translates into her vision of the modern black experience. From her sculptural ceramic tiles and vessels to mixed media paintings to handwoven rugs Malene continues to evolve her craft and share her African heritage with a global audience. As the founder of the Black Artists Designers Guild a global platform and curated collective of independent black artists makers and designers Malene is always seeking new ways to define the black narrative and experience for a new generation. Equal parts artist anthropologist and activist Malene joined us to discuss her creative journey. Please join our live Zoom talks here: ,

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