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How can we imagine new ways of being? Artist Amanda Williams discusses her project “We’re Not Down There, We’re Over Here,” the history of African American innovation, and the inspirations she found in Kinloch, Missouri to imagine what Black people might need to arrive at free Black space. Home Movie footage from the Buford Family Collection, Jean Patton Collection, and Dr. George Reed Jr. Collection courtesy of The South Side Home Movie Project Kinloch footage courtesy of Alana Marie: Learn about the exhibition Reconstructions: Architecture in Blackness in America: Enroll in MoMA’s new course that features Williams and more architects and artists: Grab a copy of the Reconstructions field guide at the MoMA Design Store: Subscribe for our latest videos, and invitations to live events: Explore our collection online: Plan your visit in-person: Commit to art and ideas. Support MoMA by becoming a member today: The comments and opinions expressed in this video are those of the speaker alone, and do not represent the views of The Museum of Modern Art, its personnel, or any artist. #Reconstructions #AmandaWilliams
