Today Maybe Forever

Photographer John Stephens joins cultural producer Floyd Hall in this discussion about photography, Atlanta and impact of documenting local communities.

Recorded live at Gallery 72, Stephens reflects on the gallery's current exhibition, “Rusty Miller: The Compassionate Eye in Forgotten Atlanta,” as a photographer who has captured images of residents in some of the same neighborhoods that Miller photographed approximately 50 years ago.

This conversation is presented in collaboration with the Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs.

Artist, curator and archivist Pellom McDaniels, III joins cultural producer Floyd Hall in this discussion about photography, the archival process, and his areas of interest and research.

Recorded live at Gallery 72, McDaniels gives some cultural context to the current exhibition, “Rusty Miller: The Compassionate Eye in Forgotten Atlanta,” and interprets the images on display in context of Black Atlanta at that time. McDaniels also shares some perspective about his his career path as an artist, athlete, scholar and his current role as archivist and curator at Emory University’s Rose Library.

This conversation is presented in collaboration with the Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs.

Michi Meko talks about how artists Nipsey Hussle, Alice Coltrane and Jimi Hendrix are of interest to him right now, developing artistic language around trauma and history, and how he creates space for home (Alabama) in his life and work.

IN SPACE is a collection of conversations with Atlanta-based artists, curators, creators, makers, leaders and educators. Each of these conversations was produced in the open space confines of Atlanta Contemporary, providing an opportunity to allow the activity, energy and sounds of the art center to add to the context of the dialogue. Special thanks to the Atlanta Contemporary leadership and staff in supporting this project.

Alex Acosta talked about his roots in Hip-Hop and the origin of Soul Food Cypher, Atlanta’s role in Hip-Hop, the state of freestyling as an art form and the responsibility of preserving culture.

IN SPACE is a collection of conversations with Atlanta-based artists, curators, creators, makers, leaders and educators. Each of these conversations was produced in the open space confines of Atlanta Contemporary, providing an opportunity to allow the activity, energy and sounds of the art center to add to the context of the dialogue. Special thanks to the Atlanta Contemporary leadership and staff in supporting this project.

Shannon Evans discusses the convergence of art, food entrepreneurship and guiding Studio No. 7, inspiring new ventures on her horizon, plus how the creative community and policy makers might find ways to work better together.

IN SPACE is a collection of conversations with Atlanta-based artists, curators, creators, makers, leaders and educators. Each of these conversations was produced in the open space confines of Atlanta Contemporary, providing an opportunity to allow the activity, energy and sounds of the art center to add to the context of the dialogue. Special thanks to the Atlanta Contemporary leadership and staff in supporting this project.

Tiffany Latrice talks about her early art career, creating capacity and opportunity for black women artists in Atlanta and what led her to start TILA Studios.

IN SPACE is a collection of conversations with Atlanta-based artists, curators, creators, makers, leaders and educators. Each of these conversations was produced in the open space confines of Atlanta Contemporary, providing an opportunity to allow the activity, energy and sounds of the art center to add to the context of the dialogue. Special thanks to the Atlanta Contemporary leadership and staff in supporting this project.

T. Lang talked about what’s inspiring her, where she sees her leverage for capturing value for her work, interpreting dance in contemporary Hip-Hop and how she adjusts to changes in her body as movement artist.

IN SPACE is a collection of conversations with Atlanta-based artists, curators, creators, makers, leaders and educators. Each of these conversations was produced in the open space confines of Atlanta Contemporary, providing an opportunity to allow the activity, energy and sounds of the art center to add to the context of the dialogue. Special thanks to the Atlanta Contemporary leadership and staff in supporting this project.

Teresa Bramlette Reeves talks about her connection to the early history of Atlanta Contemporary, the importance of Nexus Press, some of her favorite projects and how she transitions between roles as both artist and curator.

IN SPACE is a collection of conversations with Atlanta-based artists, curators, creators, makers, leaders and educators. Each of these conversations was produced in the open space confines of Atlanta Contemporary, providing an opportunity to allow the activity, energy and sounds of the art center to add to the context of the dialogue. Special thanks to the Atlanta Contemporary leadership and staff in supporting this project.

Dubelyoo shares some thoughts his role of artist and curator with Art, Beats + Lyrics, and the importance of capturing culture and drawing inspiration through travel.

IN SPACE is a collection of conversations with Atlanta-based artists, curators, creators, makers, leaders and educators. Each of these conversations was produced in the open space confines of Atlanta Contemporary, providing an opportunity to allow the activity, energy and sounds of the art center to add to the context of the dialogue. Special thanks to the Atlanta Contemporary leadership and staff in supporting this project.

Mark Leibert shares some perspective on his fascination with process, his dance background, Day & Night Projects and his approach to teaching.

IN SPACE is a collection of conversations with Atlanta-based artists, curators, creators, makers, leaders and educators. Each of these conversations was produced in the open space confines of Atlanta Contemporary, providing an opportunity to allow the activity, energy and sounds of the art center to add to the context of the dialogue. Special thanks to the Atlanta Contemporary leadership and staff in supporting this project.