Getting to the Root
Getting to the Root is the curatorial endeavor of Amber C. Coleman, Ph.D., Jazmine Beatty, Tehan Ketema, and Olivia Richardson about Black hair culture in the United States. It is a traveling exhibition that shares local artist voices and those around the country.




This exhibition is grounded in the intersectional struggles of race, identity, beauty, and self-worth in our racialized society to facilitate critical practices and a deeper cultural understanding. Reflecting a practice of care, we hope to contribute to changing the negative social and cultural perceptions associated with Black culture at large. By showcasing the work of Black artists, scholars, and creatives who analyze, embrace, and celebrate the beauty of Black hair, the exhibition hopes to spark necessary dialogue and facilitate engagement with the hair-stories in Black culture.
Featured Artists in GTTR x ASU:
Ajanaé Dawkins
Alisa Hardy
Ariana Barley
Collecia Lowe
Cydnei Mallory
Flavia Zuñiga-West
Granville Carroll
Jarett Key
Ryan Jones
Dr. Philana A. Jeremiah
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