Independent Lens, Assembly
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Sunday, June 28, at 11 PM
Fusion (WNEO 45.2/ WEAO 49.2):
Monday, June 22, at 10 PM
Follow artist Rashaad Newsome as he creates a visionary exhibition exploring the evolution of Black and queer culture through contemporary voguing. The film is a melting pot of voices, histories, visions, and technology, demonstrating how art can serve as both a mirror to society and a tool for liberation.
Preparing to unveil “Assembly,” a groundbreaking, large-scale multimedia exhibition at New York’s Park Avenue Armory, Newsome, a Black queer artist from the American South transforms the 55,000-square-foot hall through video projections, holograms, and dynamic collaborations between dancers and musicians. In blending visual art, performance, and artificial intelligence, he showcases the global evolution of voguing while honoring Black and queer resistance and calling for a more liberated future.