The Black New Deal: Bryan C. Lee on challenging the power structures that use architecture and design as tools of oppression
When asked about the theoretical touchstones for his new studio, “The…
The African American Design Nexus’ Harlem StoryMap traces the neighborhood’s Black-designed places
Black Harlem, storied and resilient, has been chronicled from many perspectives. Missing until now has…
Redlining, Green Books, Gray Towns, High Yellow: Artist Amanda Williams on the relationship between color, race, space and value
Architect and artist Amanda Williams is best known for her bold public art project,…
First-ever compendium of indigenous technologies provides a powerful toolkit for climate-resilient design
The design field is at an inflection point. It must challenge its repertoire, rethink technology,…
Rhythm of the Torrent: Susie Ibarra’s sonic maps capture the texture, story, and architecture of a place in sound
Composer, percussionist, and sound artist Susie Ibarra is standing in the…
Teju Cole on the unpredictability and potential of the city: “Once you give up insisting on stereotypes, you can really start to see.”
The work of novelist, essayist, and photographer Teju Cole is a…
2018 Rouse Visiting Artist Hannah Beachler on her history-making Oscar nomination
Of the seven Oscar nominations that Marvel Studios’ blockbuster Black Panther received this year, two are…