Afrotectopia is inviting communities around the country to immerse themselves in the world of Black Metal by creating free events ranging from participatory performance lectures to design hackathons at a variety of universities and art and cultural institutions. Below is a (continuously updated) list of events:
October 21 | The Lower East Side Girls Club
New York City
October 22 | Culture Hub
New York City |
RSVPOctober 25 | Simons Foundation
New York City |
RSVP
October 28 | Design Academy Eindhoven
Eindhoven, The Netherlands
October 30 | The Reading Room
Houston, Texas | RSVPNovember 1 | ONX
New York City |
RSVP
November 7 | Rutgers University
New Brunswick, New Jersey
November 10 | New Inc
New York City
November 22 | Black Metal Capsule Exhibition
Brooklyn, NY
December 4 | MIT Media Lab
Cambridge, MADecember 5 | New York University
Brooklyn, NY
December 6 | IDEO
New York City
December 8,9 | Pioneer Works' Press Play
Brooklyn, NY
December 10 | Hunter College
New York City
January _ | The Laundromat Project
Brooklyn, NY
In The News
"The ultimate value of Black Metal is its call to expand the boundaries of the possible... this book empowers Black people to see themselves as creators of their own futures, both on Earth and beyond. The speculative nature of the work challenges us to rethink what we value, how we see ourselves, and how we can shape the world around us."
"If you’ve ever felt the constraints of the every day, Black Metal offers an escape—but not in the form of passive consumption. It actively asks you to engage, reflect, and transform"
"For me, Black Metal is more than just a piece of art; it’s a call to expand our minds and consider the possibilities that exist beyond the world we know. It’s a reminder that Black culture is not just rooted in the past but is also an integral part of the future—one that we can shape through our collective imagination."