Public Lecture: Jomo Tariku at Cranbrook Academy of Art
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05 Dec 2024
Published: 31.10.2024
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Join us on Thursday, 5 December 2024, at 6 p.m ET for the Jomo Tariku lecture at Cranbrook Academy of Art deSalle Auditorium.
Jomo’s furniture designs draw inspiration from Africa’s rich cultural heritage, historical structures, traditional furniture, craft, colors, artifacts, landscapes, wildlife, and even hairstyles.
Cranbrook Academy of Art’s 2024-25 Public Lecture Series is free and open to the public. Cranbrook Art Museum is open late and free to all on Thursdays. Please arrive early to explore their current exhibitions.
Jomo Tariku’s research on licensed Black furniture designers has been featured in prominent publications such as the New York Times and BOH. His work has graced more than 40 publications, movie sets and even the home of the Vice President of US, Kamala Harris at the Naval Observatory. His designs are part of the permanent collections in major museums such as the Met, PMA, and LACMA. Jomo has been recognized by Wallpaper Magazine, Oprah, and Susanne Graner of Vitra Design Museum for his impactful contributions. Beyond furniture design, he applies his skills to showcase African stories through
When: Thursday, 5 December 2024 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Jomo Tariku’s research on licensed Black furniture designers has been featured in prominent publications such as the New York Times and BOH. His work has graced more than 40 publications, movie sets and even the home of the Vice President of US, Kamala Harris at the Naval Observatory. His designs are part of the permanent collections in major museums such as the Met, PMA, and LACMA. Jomo has been recognized by Wallpaper Magazine, Oprah, and Susanne Graner of Vitra Design Museum for his impactful contributions. Beyond furniture design, he applies his skills to showcase African stories through
When: Thursday, 5 December 2024 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Cranbrook Academy of Art
- Website Cranbrook Academy of Art
- Facebook Cranbrook Academy of Art
- Instagram Cranbrook Academy of Art
- Mail:
- caaadmissions
cranbrook.edu
- Management:
- Iris Eichenberg
DEADLINE: 05/12/2024
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