We Gotta Get Back to the Crib
Marta
Marta is honored to announce the preview of We Gotta Get Back to the Crib, the inaugural collection of sculptural furniture works originally conceived by designers Michael Bennett and the late Imhotep Blot of Studio Kër. Inspired by their shared upbringings in the coastal south of the US, as well as their Senegalese and Haitian roots, the presentation examines the identity and experiences of African Americans and the diaspora, in parallel to themes of intersectionality and the complex living conditions of Black people in America today. Each of the works—designed in joyous opposition to the dominance of Western domestic typologies—offers a reflection on place and community by establishing a nuanced dialogue around historically Black cultural motifs and object-histories.
| Hours | Saturdays, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM by AppointmentPlease note that the venue address will be shared upon appointment confirmation.; Wednesday to Friday; 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM by Private Appointment |
| Venue | Marta |
| Type | Design Exhibition |
| Duration | 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| City | Los Angeles |
About
Marta
Marta is a gallery that hosts works at the meeting points of art and design. Founded in Los Angeles in 2019, the gallery makes space for artists to experiment with the utility of design, and for designers to explore the occasional abandonment of function. Marta’s curatorial and publication programs take interest in both the process of an object’s creation as well the narrative of its creator(s). Marta embraces the intersection of disciplines, advocates for diversity in design, and promotes access to the arts.
