The California African American Museum is hosting "Awol Erizku: X," an exhibition that reframes Malcolm X's legacy through a multidisciplinary lens. Rather than a traditional narrative, it allows visitors to engage with Malcolm X's story through sculpture, photography, and other media. Awol Erizku presents him as a symbol of faith and resistance, using his concept of "Afro-esotericism" to blend African mythology with contemporary Black culture. The exhibition emphasizes the complex legacy of Malcolm X, encouraging viewers to explore the ambiguities of cultural identity. One notable piece is a disco ball resembling the Nefertiti bust.
The exhibition invites visitors to reconsider Malcolm X's image, story, and symbolism today, shifting focus from a linear history to a cultural resonance.
Awol Erizku's work reframes Malcolm X as a spiritual and cultural prism, embodying ideas of faith, resistance, and identity through Afro-esotericism.
A highlight of the show is a disco ball modeled after the Nefertiti bust, which represents the blend of pop culture and African heritage.
Erizku's exhibition encourages visitors to reflect on historical complexities without oversimplification, honoring Malcolm X's legacy through a lens of cultural depth.
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