'The hope is that by not just operating spaces but owning spaces, Black people have the ability to control their destinies a little bit better.'
ensemble – secures his status as a polymath, but it is his work directing the Rebuild Foundation that ensures this work is remembered through the lives of others. Rebuild is a not-for-profit established in 2010 to provide free arts programming while transforming vacant structures throughout the South Side of Chicago into cultural institutions, often turning the raw materials from these renovated buildings into community works.
To be honest, I just love being seen. When you see us working together it shows possibility. The biggest thing for the Black community is knowing that a dream and a vision can come true. It’s hard to think you can do something when you’ve never seen it done before. Theaster has been showing me that things are possible.
So perfectly put. I was really curious about the future of the programme. I’d love to hear about the selection process and how you’re engaging with the community. Easy:
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