Between Two Worlds: A Hymn for Black Gay Men on Race, Religion, and Rites of Passage

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DiverseWorks

Between Two Worlds: A Hymn for Black Gay Men on Race, Religion, and Rites of Passage

Friday, Jun. 24, 2016

07:30 PM
US/Central

Sheila Pepe, Put me down gently, 2014 (detail). Commissioned by the ICA Boston for the exhibition, Fiber: Sculpture 1960 - present. Photo: Rick Lozier Photography

At MATCH (multiple locations, minimal standing and walking required of audience)

Between Two Worlds: A Hymn for Black Gay Men on Race, Religion, and Rites of Passage
Between Two Worlds is a dance theater installation/performance created by Harrison Guy about the lives, experiences, and memories of black gay men. Crisscrossing generations, nationalities, expressions, identities, and beliefs, like a tightly woven braid, Between Two Worlds asks the question, “Can we be many things, at once?”

Taking place during Pride weekend, remembering the Stonewall Riots, the performance within Pepe’s installation will be one of three movements, a piece of a greater whole performed on Friday, June 24, 7:30 pm at MATCH and other nearby spaces.

ABOUT THE EXHIBITION

Since the mid-1990s, Pepe has used feminist and craft traditions to investigate received notions of canonical artwork, as well as the artist’s relationship to museum display. For this exhibition, Pepe invites artists and participants to perform, explore, and discuss issues related to race and LGBTQ identity through a series of events that will take place within her installation.

About the Performance

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Individuals and small groups are also welcome to use the space during gallery hours. Do you have a group that would like to meet within Sheila Pepe’s installation? Please contact Reyes Ramirez at [email protected] to schedule a day and time.

HOURS & ADMISSION

Hours and location vary by project, please visit our website for the most up-to-date information -
DiverseWorks.org
$25 general admission; tickets at www.matchouston.org

Directions & Parking

Paid Parking
Street Parking

MetroRail: The MetroRail makes a stop a half-block south of the MATCH at the Ensemble/HCC Station. Mid-Main: Close to the MATCH is the Mid-Main Garage (directly to the south at the corner of Holman and Travis). This garage is accessible through Holman or Travis Street and is open 24 hours. Parking can be paid by credit card or cash at the designated pay machines. And lastly, Street Parking: Metered street parking is available in Midtown. Please read all parking signs carefully, as available street parking changes depending on the time of day.