Binta Ayofemi "Identity / Frames"

African & African American Studies (AAAS)
Spring 2006 Lecture Series- Part 2
"A Bit of Art: Artists, Patrons, & Critics"

"Identity / Frames"

Binta Ayofemi

Binta Ayofemi's talk will address categorical tensions and the construction of open meaning in the conceptual practice of contemporary black visual artists. Ayofemi is a visual artist working in large scale color photography, digital video projection, and sculptural installation. Winner of a National Advancement for the Arts Award and a Harvard Traveling Fellowship, she has exhibited in Boston and San Francisco. Her short film works have been recently exhibited in Prague. She is a 2007 MFA candidate in Art Practice at Stanford University's Dept of Art and Art History. Ayofemi has a BA in Comparative Literature and Art History from Smith College.

 
Date and Time:
 Friday, May 19, 2006.  12:00 PM.
Approximate duration of 1 hour(s).
Location:
Stanford University 450 Serra Mall Building 200, Room 30 (History)  [Map]
URL:
http://www.stanford.edu/dept/AAAS/
Audience:
Faculty/Staff
Alumni/Friends
General Public
Students
Category:
Lectures/Readings
Sponsor:
African & African American Studies
Contact:
(650) 723-3781
vgrant@stanford.edu
Admission:
Free and open to the public
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Last Modified:
May 15, 2006