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Afrofuturism thrives in Philly − 5 artists you should know

  • Written by Aaron X. Smith, Assistant Professor of Africology and African American Studies, Temple University
Afrofuturism thrives in Philly − 5 artists you should know'A Radiant Light,' by Philly-based Afrofuturist artist Mikel Elam, celebrates cultural roots and the infinite possibilities of the future. Mikel Elam, CC BY-NC-SA

From the creation of the Liberty Bell in the 1750s to the world-famous Philadelphia Sound soul music of the 1960s and ’70s, artistic innovation has long been a staple in Philly...

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