Making Superfine

Join Monica L. Miller, co-curator of Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, artist Torkwase Dyson, and artist Tanda Francis to learn about the collaborative and creative process of building the exhibition. Hear behind-the-scenes stories about how the artistic vision for the exhibition came to life to present a cultural and historical examination of Black style over three hundred years through the concept of dandyism.

Monica L. Miller, Guest Curator, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, and Professor and Chair of Africana Studies, Barnard College, Columbia University Torkwase Dyson, artist Tanda Francis, artist


Two covers of Jamel Shabazz books
Resources for exploring Black style and dandyism in The Costume Institute Library.
Julie Lê and Kai Toussaint Marcel
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A close-up of the Moon's surface shows intricate details against a dark sky. A white electrical cord runs horizontally with a switch in the foreground.
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