March 14, 2023
From Northern-Southern:
“Curator and community organizer Keyheira Keys presents a one day pop-up art party celebrating the creativity of black entrepreneurship. Says Keys: “Running a business, particularly a small business takes creativity that is shown in the product, the story, and the people behind it. The first KBDB is a tribute to the art of the entrepreneur. A retail as art exhibit that showcases Austin-based businesses and highlights black culture. It blends the lines of art and consumerism and begs the question of art and how we define it for ourselves. “In the midst of SXSW, one of the most popular times of the year for the city, we want to pay homage to that creative business owner and allow them a space to share their art with those in town.” KBDB stands for “know better, do better” a aphorism by bell hooks. It is the moniker Keys gives to what will be a series of unconventional exhibitions that bouillabaisse the categories of human creativity. Retail display, music, art, community and food will mix in a celebration of mostly black culture. Keys is assisted by her friend, N-S organizer Phillip Niemeyer.”
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