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In Light of Shadows: Ayo Y. Scott & Selected Works by John T. Scott

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In Light of Shadows: Ayo Y. Scott & Selected Works by John T. Scott

As the son of one of the greatest art icons to spring from New Orleans, Ayo Scott presents this new body of work that seeks to situate him within the contemporary visual art establishment. Highly influenced by two life-altering events, namely the death of his father and Hurricane Katrina, Ayo pushes the acknowledgement of an existence of a space that lies between reality and dreams. Both political and personal in nature, this coming-of-age exhibit enters the realm of Afro-futurism and the possibilities that exist within a new wave of collective consciousness. The exhibition also features selected pieces from John T. Scott, which provides a posthumous conversation between
father and son.

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Closing Event
Join us Saturday afternoon for the closing event of this one-of-a-kind exhibition. This will be your last opportunity to see this incredible display of work by Ayo Y. Scott and the late John T. Scott.
Date: October 25, 2008
2 - 4 p.m.
Cost: General Admission
Venue: The McKenna Museum of African American Art

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The McKenna Museum of African American Art

2003 Carondelet St.

New Orleans, LA 70130

www.themckennamuseum.com

504.586.7432

Hours of Operation:

Sundays & Mondays CLOSED

Tuesdays & Wednesdays BY APPT.

Thursdays – Saturdays 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Regular Admission:

$5 Adults

$3 Students & Seniors

$2 Children Ages 6 – 12

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