This course explores the ways in which objects and material culture embody personal narrative. Moving back and forth from ephemeral traces of events and experiences to the culturally invested luxury goods that create legacy to the objects that facilitate daily life, this class will use, as its primary references, examples that draw from queer and African American cultures to underscore the potential of objects to tell the stories that not only reflect majority traditions and experiences but those of the disenfranchised, the details of whose lives are often obscured. In addition to readings that will provide background for class discussion, student will be asked to play the roles of detectives, archeologists, and curators at various sites around New York City. Each student will also be asked to create an annotated material record that reveals the public and private lives of one individual. That record may consist of texts, objects or any variety of media chosen or designed by the student. This blogs serves as an archive for the work done in the context of this course and related materials that become relevant to this exploration.

Friday, August 29, 2014

Concepts of Black Living

Lived experience and its artifacts or proposed lives and products?

posted by Tony Whitfield


1,993 african american decorators interior Home Design Photos

Greenauer Design Group
3 Reviews
Desert Dream
Ideabooks525
Questions3
Even though this is a bedroom, the African fabric is nice.
I love the way combination of only two colors have been used todecorate the whole room...Its remarkable! I also love the bed, makes it easier for one to clean and to move it
African fabric for curtains. Interesting art on wall.
This bedroom celebrates the African American
If you’re especially handy, consider making some curtains out of Africanfabric.Tip: Consider draping the fabric over your existing curtain rods to create a swag effect. This adds instant color and an African touch with minimal effort.
“Jungle bedroom” — luckyinky 
Jute Interior Design
7 Reviews
San Anselmo Dining Room
Ideabooks5,848
Questions12
You can purchase these baskets on eBay , just type in African baskets on the search :)
These are African baskets but West Elm used to sell similar.
like the south africa wall decor
African baskets hanging on the wall
baskets look great on the wall, especially round handmade African baskets.
Once the kinara and candles have been placed, it’s time to get busy adding loads of Kwanzaa influence to your decor. Use textures and fabrics in the style of African artisans to create vignettes throughout the home.Tip: Hanging
to showcase textures from Africa or the African diaspora. Affix the baskets with Command strips or attach wires and hang them from nails.
A wicker basket doesn’t have to be utilitarian to be a worthy addition to your home. Consider the collection of African baskets that graces this dining room wall
“Table” — lovelyhome4me 
KuDa Photography
1 Review
Living room with bright yellow fireplace
Ideabooks2,591
Questions3
Native American symbol wall art and statues
zz plant african art sculptures etc
Wall decor back corner
Decoration africaine
African pieces on the wall
Modern twist w/African artifacts
contrast of modern pieces against the backdrop of the rustic masks and sculpture. The Warren Platner chairs in vibrant yellow seem to mirror the form of African sculpture.
African art...african inspired...african american...African masks...wall decor
“Wall decor back corner” — channboots 
Brooklyn General Contractor and Design-Build Firm
With 25 years experience, John Buchbinder's general contracting and design-build firm specializes in townhouse renovations and restorations, with an emphasis on Landmarked properties.
Sponsored
Green Couch Interior Design
7 Reviews
Decorator Showcase
Ideabooks1,722
Questions4
industrial influences crafted by South African designer Gregor Jenkin, honors Jeff’s wife, Tray Schlarb’s South African ties. In its completion, [lahyf-stahyl] LIFESTYLE 2020 deserves a second visit for the second year of Green Couch’s involvement in the Decorator Showcase.
Stacked books as decor / nice bricks
“love it all” — reeseavery02 
Craig Denis
Architectural and Interior Photography
Ideabooks2,256
Questions6
Interior and Architectural Photography by Craig Denis for Miguel Fernandez Architect, Miami Beach, Florida
Tastefully framed African Kuba Cloth Skirt Panels
Love the African textile and simple modern framing
A wonderful use of traditional African textiles to create a layered, visually interesting look with other textured cloths. Very
In the bedroom frame a piece of African fabric and use it as art above your headboard or on a focal wall.Tip: There’s no need — or much time — for custom framing. Try a stock frame with matting
keep my bedside stuff from taking over the whole bed. But if you don't need a place for books or drinks or pills or what-have-you, then there is nointerior design law that says you must have a table. A floor lamp can stand alone. I'd love to hear about your creative solutions for the bedside table.
“framed african fabric” — helenkretzmann 
Saint Dizier Design
1 Review
Powder Room
Ideabooks2,872
Questions3
A collection of Pacific Island masks cover the copper-leafed walls of this Powder Room. The room was designed around a pair of African drums that work as columns. Photo: Mary E. Nichols
Mostly is the art of blending new designs with African culture designinterior, marvellous, love it.
very caracteristic of african style
Mask on wall for decor
African art...African cool...African theme...wall decor
“Jungle bath” — luckyinky 
Diane Lumpkin Design
1 Review
Showcase House
Ideabooks2,766
Questions8
I sell furniture and would like this sofa. Nikole Rock Rock Interiors, LLC rockinterors@hotmail.com
Love the african artwork on the wall
Wall decor, rug, sofa pillow
Great African colors
African style...African theme...african study...african colours...african room
“Jungle wall hanging!!” — luckyinky 
FGY Architects
6 Reviews
Buffalo Valley Residence
Ideabooks6,569
Questions6
Tribal features to create gorgeous African design in the home
Para una casa del interior de fin de semana
The African-inspired painted designs are beautiful! Especially on the arch
African Inspired Influences
african artifacts...Native American...Colouring - African
“Para una casa del interior de fin de semana” — maxibellassai 

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