About the Museum
The Kindred Blackness Museum project is an imaginative virtual space that showcases the archival practices of African American artists from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The artists from this community, both visual and literary, represent their strong connection to their city and their proud legacy. Leading the curation is the bold Alain LeRoy Locke, a philosopher, writer, and Harlem Renaissance community architect. With a focus on cultural pluralism, the museum presents three exhibitions that unveil the intricate details and hidden treasures found in the artists' paintings and lyrical expressions, transforming information into art. Additionally, the museum features a community art map and research that explains the project's methodology and curatorial statement. The Kindred Blackness Museum Project features an educational interactive function through AI, including text mining, data, information as art, and web archiving. The museum aims to archive and provide access to an educational platform that encourages the African American community to preserve its history through data-stories, and information in a myriad of forms using creative technology. Overall, the Kindred Blackness Museum is a valuable resource for anyone interested in African American art, literature, data, and space.