During Black History Month in 2020, we hosted an amazing event at the Lewis Museum here in Baltimore, Maryland.
“From Prints to Textiles: Exploring the Diversity of Black Art” featured works from artist and activist Elizabeth Catlett, an AFROTHREADS pop-up shop with live kente cloth weaving, and a screening of the documentary, Wax Print Film.
Many thanks to Aiwan Obinyan, the Director of Wax Print Film, who we worked with for over a year to bring the film to Baltimore. Aiwan’s film took us through the nuanced history of African Wax Prints in a way that both opened our eyes and struck our emotions. We had an incredible turn out and post-film discussion, touching on topics of colonialism, cultural preservation, and expression.
We also caught up with Aiwan in the Summer of 2020 and learned that she had signed a distribution deal! Visit www.waxprintfilm.com to learn when the film will be showing near you.
See pictures from our event below.
