HOW DO YOU DEFINE POP ART?
Curated by Imani Dominique, BlackPOP! explored the interpretation and expression of “pop art” by Black artists in Toronto. Inspired by Hamilton’s 1957 letter defining the new era of “Pop Art”, BlackPOP! hopes to disrupt and redefine the parameters of this artistic style.
Running from July 27th to August 21st at STACKT market, BlackPOP! brought together Adetona Omokanye, Chawntay Barrett, cozcon, Ehiko Odeh, Imani Dominique, M.Falconer, Moraa Stump, Shane "CARAKTR "Stephens, Sydney Mia Gittens, and TT. The work shared by this array of artists speaks to themes ranging from joy, culture, and identity to justice, celebrity, and commercial consumption.
BlackPOP! engaged the community through an interactive installation that prompted visitors to share their definitions of “pop art” with the modern art world. Additionally, BlackPOP! also hosted exciting creative activations that created space for local art collectives and artists to share their work and develop their craft.
KEY IMPACT
• Over 1,000 people in attendance
• Over 300 people attended the community activations
• Over $7,000 made in sold artwork
• Reached an audience over 22K across platforms
• Media Coverage from BlogTO, Global News, She Does The City, Shifter Magazine, The Mom3nt Network, Efosa, and Open Secret
• Secured sponsorships from CryBaby Gallery, Stackt Market, TMU’s Student Initiatives Fund, The Society of The Creative School, and Nugs Popcorn.
