The Museum of Contemporary American Teenagers, located in a high school near D.C., features an installation exploring critical moments that shaped youth today. The installation will be showcased at the Smithsonian's Folklife Festival themed 'Youth and the Future of Culture.' The festival will include arts and crafts by young creators, alongside the installation, which reflects the artists' experiences and cultural identity. Lead curator Michelle Banks emphasizes the importance of fostering intergenerational learning, connecting youth with their mentors, as the festival highlights diverse youth culture against a backdrop of evolving societal concerns.
Inside, a pushed-over desk covered in hand-drawn posters shields a rag doll from view. Above the desk, an inflated balloon is taped to the wall.
But the Folklife Festival has always shone its spotlight on diverse communities throughout the world. This time, that community is the world's youth.
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