Spinning a Yarn at African Diaspora Art Museum of Atlanta

Spinning a Yarn at the African Diaspora Art Museum of Atlanta explores storytelling as a central thread in artistic practice, highlighting how narratives are constructed, shared, and preserved across generations. The exhibition draws on the metaphor of weaving to examine how personal and collective histories are intertwined.

Through a range of visual approaches, the work reflects on themes of memory, identity, and cultural transmission, emphasizing the role of storytelling within the African diaspora. Artists engage with both traditional and contemporary forms, creating layered narratives that connect past experiences with present realities.

By positioning storytelling as both method and subject, Spinning a Yarn invites viewers to consider how stories are shaped, carried, and reinterpreted, offering insight into the enduring power of narrative within cultural expression.

Dates: February 26, 2026 – April 4, 2026

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Venue: African Diaspora Art Museum of Atlanta

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