OPENING / BLACK SUMMER '91
Fonderie Darling is delighted to launch its summer program with a festive evening to mark the opening of BLACK SUMMER '91, conceived by curator Rito Joseph and presented as an exhibition in collaboration with Fonderie Darling.
Percussionists Endijèn open the evening with a performance on Place du Sable-Gris, followed by a word from Fimo Mitchell and a guided tour by curator Rito Joseph. Artists in residence will also open their studio doors, inviting you to discover their latest work.
PROCESS OF THE OPENING
6 pm / Beginning of Endijèn's performance on Place Publique + word from Fimo Mitchell
6:30 pm / Speeches and acknowledgments
7pm / Guided tour of the exhibition by curator Rito Joseph
7:30 pm - 9 pm / Open Studios Event
> Musical atmosphere assured by DJ Kwabz
> The exhibition rooms and a bar will be open until 11pm
About Black Summer ‘91
The year 1991 was one of intense upheaval for Montreal's Black community, raising numerous issues related to ethnic confrontations, racial profiling, law enforcement, and activism, as well as various social, urban, and cultural challenges. This era symbolized a certain ideal of Pan-Africanism, striving to preserve heritage through archives, images, and historical documents that recount the Afro-Montreal consciousness, identity, and the realities of navigating the Black experience in our contemporary culture.
This project is dedicated to the Black culture of the 1980s and 90s, highlighting the political, social, and activist movements driven by a shared African identity. Black Summer '91 delves into the situations and questions that shaped the memory and collective consciousness of Black people in Montreal, in connection with the international diaspora of African descent.
Artists
In partnership with
Gallery
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The Gazette, Sunday
August 4, 1991
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The Gazette, Tuesday
July 9, 1991
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The Gazette, Sunday
July 7, 1991
Attend
Black Summer ‘91
Black Summer '91 is an interdisciplinary project created, conceived and conceptualized by Rito Joseph, a lecturer, researcher and historical guide on black history in Montreal, through the Black Montreal Experiences platform. A series of guests are also scheduled to take part in round-table discussions and public conversations.
Let’s Build!
From conceptualizing to constructing, if you’re interested in showcasing Black Summer ‘91 at a gallery near you or simply looking to collaborate–fill out the contact form below.
About
I provide a unique way for people to deepen their knowledge of the Afro-descendant community and learn more about its ancestors.
Rito Joseph
Cultural Curator
Historic Tour Guide, Black Montreal Experiences
Guest Speaker
Parlay Studio
Location
Montreal, Canada
Recognition
NCC Negro Community Center, Aug 2020
CBC News, Oct 2020
Centre Toussaint, Award for Important Work in the Community of Montreal, May 2021
Click for Culture, Mar 2023
Reebok Canada, Jul 2023
Natyf TV, Sep 2023
LDCA Podcast, Apr 2024
Contact
hello@blacksummer91.com