About Event

How Did We Get Hair? Black Hair, Artistic Practice, & The Performance of Citizenship is a panel conversation, where beauty practitioners, artists, scholars, and archivists will examine the history of the politicization of Black hair. Mellon Artist in Residence Thando Kafele will lead a conversation with Black hair artists, historians, and archivists to discuss this groundbreaking artistry. Together, they will explore historical milestones in this performance of self, subject, and citizenship.

Date: September 19, 2024 | Time: 5 PM EST

Admission: Free In-Person & Virtual

Location: NYU Hemispheric Institute, 20 Cooper Square, 5th floor, Conference Space

This is an in-person event that requires registration. All non-NYU attendees must RSVP in advance. Video documentation will be made available on the Institute website following the event.