The Women of Afrofuturism exhibition takes place in Harvey Milk Terminal 1 and is accessible without a flight ticket. Afrofuturism is a liberation movement that considers the past and future of Black people through multiple genres. It recognizes the historical contributions of Black women, such as Katherine Johnson and Octavia Butler, who have significantly influenced science and speculative fiction. The exhibition showcases works by various artists, including Celia C. Peters and Nettrice Gaskins, and also features innovative fashion designs. Visitors must comply with security requirements when attending the exhibition.
Afrofuturism examines the past, questions the present, and reimagines the futures of Black people, using science fiction, mythology, and technology across various genres.
Visionary Black women like Katherine Johnson were instrumental in the Afrofuturism movement by contributing significantly to science and technology, helping NASA in the 1960s.
The exhibition features the works of several artists including Celia C. Peters and Nettrice Gaskins, emphasizing their contributions to Afrofuturism and futuristic fashion design.
Women such as Octavia Butler, who published 'Patternmaster' in 1976, paved the way for contemporary Black women speculative fiction writers.
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