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SUMMARY:Mickalene Thomas – Beneath the Moonlight Exhibition at the Shepherd
DESCRIPTION:Library Street Collective is pleased to present\, Beneath the Moonlight\, a solo presentation of new work by Mickalene Thomas at the Shepherd. The exhibition marks a milestone for Thomas\, introducing an entirely new body of work that expands her practice into an exploration of masculinity and the representation of the Black male body. Bringing together large-scale paintings\, collage and photography\, the exhibition reflects a pivotal shift in one of the most influential artistic practices in contemporary art. \nFor more than two decades\, Thomas has developed a distinctive visual language rooted in photography\, translating her images into paintings embellished with rhinestones\, collage\, acrylic and enamel. Her work is widely recognized for its depiction of Black women posed within richly patterned interiors that draw from art history\, fashion and the domestic sphere\, reclaiming traditions that have historically excluded them. \nIn this new body of work\, she extends that mission for the first time to focus on masculinity\, deepening the same concerns of beauty\, agency and representation. Featuring works staged within her signature staged environments\, the exhibition approaches masculinity not as a fixed identity but as a spectrum. Working with a range of models\, including non-binary and trans men\, Thomas creates images that challenge dominant representations and make space for vulnerability\, sensuality and strength within portrayals of Black masculinity\, offering a broader view of how masculinity is constructed and experienced. \n“The representation of masculinity spoke to me more\, and using the Black male body as a vehicle\, as a conduit to express those ideas that are resonant and paralleled to my concepts that I’m already working within with the female body\,” said Mickalene Thomas. \nThis exhibition follows Thomas’s major solo presentation All About Love\, recently on view at the Grand Palais in Paris. A catalog with original essays and interviews will accompany the exhibition\, designed by artist Bob Faust. In conjunction with the exhibition\, Black Diamond Editions will debut as an extension of Thomas’s practice\, as a limited edition print publisher launching with a first-edition print based on The Comfort Of! Portrait\, in an edition of 25\, exclusively with Library Street Collective and Louis Buhl & Co. Conceived as a natural complement to the works on view\, the edition translates Thomas’s deeply rooted relationship to printmaking into an intimate\, collectible format.
URL:https://littlevillagedetroit.com/events/mickalene-thomas-beneath-the-moonlight-exhibition-at-the-shepherd/
LOCATION:the Shepherd\, 1265 Parkview Street\, Detroit\, MI\, 48214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Fusion Yoga Saturdays – Yoga with Naturally Empowered
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Summer yoga in Charles McGee Legacy Park with Naturally Empowered\n1265 Parkview Street\, Detroit\, MI 48214 \nWhen:\nSlow Burn Yoga Thursdays from 4-5pm\nFusion Yoga Saturdays from 9-10am \nDescriptions:\nSlow Burn (Thursdays) is where practice meets the present moment. Move at the pace of your breath\, sink into intentional holds\, and let the stillness of your surroundings carry you deeper into your practice. This is yoga as it was meant to be: unhurried\, embodied\, and shared. \nFusion (Saturdays) is where movement meets restoration. This class opens with the energizing rhythm of Vinyasa-style sun salutations\, then slows into the long\, intentional holds of Slow Burn- finishing with deep stretching that lets your body fully arrive. It’s the best of both worlds: you’ll build heat\, find your breath\, and stretch it out- all in one practice. \n“The sculpture garden is a place to contemplate\, meditate and seek peace. The inspirational components within the Little Village cultural hub implore the creative community to utilize artistic means to interact with nature\, push parameters\, and achieve unity and togetherness\,” said April McGee-Flournoy. \nAll classes start with slow\, intentional movement & stretching\, building up to postures synchronized with breath and finish with stretching & rest. Outdoor yoga is a beautiful way to step into community and experience movement alongside others. \nCommunity yoga is offered on a $5–$25 sliding scale. Give what feels right for you today. Pay what you can\, come as you are. All levels welcome. Please arrive at least 5 minutes early. Bring a yoga mat (or a towel) & some water. \nPlease venmo: stephanie-selvaggio your payment for class.\nhttps://venmo.com/u/stephanie-selvaggio
URL:https://littlevillagedetroit.com/events/fusion-yoga-saturdays-yoga-with-naturally-empowered/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:Charles McGee Legacy Park
CATEGORIES:Class,Event,Health/Wellness
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SUMMARY:PASC - We Need More Whimsy
DESCRIPTION:Opening tonight: 𝑾𝒆 𝑵𝒆𝒆𝒅 𝑴𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝑾𝒉𝒊𝒎𝒔𝒚. 🌈⁠\n⁠\nCurated by Detroit artist Rashaun Rucker\, this group exhibition brings together artists from all three Progressive Art Studio Collective studios in a celebration of joy\, imagination\, and creativity.⁠\n⁠\nTonight\, August 6\, from 5 to 7 pm.⁠ On view through September 12. \nPASC presents We Need More Whimsy\, a group exhibition featuring PASC artists from all three PASC studios. This exhibit invites viewers to rediscover lightness amid a world often weighed down by uncertainty and unrest. Curated by Detroit-based artist Rashaun Rucker\, this exhibition ushers in human desires for joy\, imagination\, and wonder. Through vibrant colors\, unexpected forms\, and a spirit of experimentation\, these works encourage viewers to embrace moments of delight as acts of resilience. In challenging times\, whimsy is not a retreat\, but a resource — a reminder that laughter\, curiosity\, and fun are necessary tools for navigating the world around us. \nMarear Smith’s “The Detroit Lions Den” presents a lush\, playful landscape rendered in vibrant color\, where an imaginative lion navigates the land and invites viewers to construct their own narratives about the unfolding scene. Similarly\, Lauren Williams’s “By the Sea” is a large-scale painting offering an immersive idyllic landscape filled with rolling waters\, fruit trees\, winding roads\, figures\, and dynamic leading lines that evoke a sense of joy and movement. Together\, these artworks and others in the exhibition embody the curatorial vision: to evoke a space of respite and happiness\, offering viewers a moment of restorative reflection within our contemporary world. \nRashaun Rucker is a multidisciplinary artist whose practice includes photography\, printmaking\, sculpture\, and drawing. An accomplished artist and alumnus of North Carolina Central University and Marygrove College\, he has earned a Master of Fine Arts in Print Media from the Cranbrook Academy of Art. Rucker creates a diverse range of works\, including photographs\, prints\, objects\, and drawings\, and has been honored with over 40 national and state awards for his artistic endeavors.  His work is represented in several public and private collections.
URL:https://littlevillagedetroit.com/events/pasc-we-need-more-whimsy/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:Progressive Art Studio Collective\, 9301 Kercheval Ave #2\, Detroit\, MI\, 48214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Signal Return – Summer Signal
DESCRIPTION:🌞 Summer Signal is starting again on June 13th! 🌞 join us on the second Saturday of June\, July\, and August for artist markets featuring handmade goods\, letterpress demonstrations\, and family fun! Each market runs from 12 – 6 PM. Free entry for all!
URL:https://littlevillagedetroit.com/events/signal-return-summer-signal-2/
LOCATION:Signal-Return\, 9301 Kercheval Ave #1\, Detroit\, MI\, 48214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Workshops
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