THE (CHRYSALIS) ARCHIVES

rest conjure
by Mlondi Dubazane
Featured
//shrouded\\
Performance
//shrouded\\
Performance
Performance
Voncena’s Spell
Performance, Film, Publication
Voncena’s Spell
Performance, Film, Publication
Performance, Film, Publication
THE (CHRYSALIS) ARCHIVES, 2024
Performance, Solo Exhibition
THE (CHRYSALIS) ARCHIVES, 2024
Performance, Solo Exhibition
Performance, Solo Exhibition
Rest, Craft, Conjure
Education
Rest, Craft, Conjure
Education
Education
Rest Craft Conjure: A Black Humanifesto
Publication
Rest Craft Conjure: A Black Humanifesto
Publication
Publication
The Art of Assembly XXIII: jaamil olawale kosoko - American Chameleon. The Living Installments
Education
The Art of Assembly XXIII: jaamil olawale kosoko - American Chameleon. The Living Installments
Education
Education
Intentional Offerings: jaamil olawale kosoko interviews Nicholas Goodly
Publication
Intentional Offerings: jaamil olawale kosoko interviews Nicholas Goodly
Publication
Publication
BLACK BODY AMNESIA: LIVE
Performance
BLACK BODY AMNESIA: LIVE
Performance
Performance
SYLLABUS FOR BLACK LOVE
Film, Solo Exhibition, Publication
SYLLABUS FOR BLACK LOVE
Film, Solo Exhibition, Publication
Film, Solo Exhibition, Publication
CHAMELEON: A SYLLABUS FOR SURVIVAL
Publication
CHAMELEON: A SYLLABUS FOR SURVIVAL
Publication
Publication
BLACK POETRY
BLACK POETRY
Black Body Amnesia: Poems & Other Speech Acts
Publication
Black Body Amnesia: Poems & Other Speech Acts
Publication
Publication
the hold
Performance
the hold
Performance
Performance
PORTAL FOR(E) THE EPHEMERAL PASSAGE
Group Exhibition
PORTAL FOR(E) THE EPHEMERAL PASSAGE
Group Exhibition
Group Exhibition
GARMENTING: COSTUME AS CONTEMPORARY ART
Group Exhibition
GARMENTING: COSTUME AS CONTEMPORARY ART
Group Exhibition
Group Exhibition
AMERICAN CHAMELEON: THE LIVING INSTALLMENTS (2.0)
Performance
AMERICAN CHAMELEON: THE LIVING INSTALLMENTS (2.0)
Performance
Performance
Effigy
Film
Effigy
Film
Film
CHAMELEON: A VISUAL ALBUM
Film
CHAMELEON: A VISUAL ALBUM
Film
Film
American Chameleon
Podcast
American Chameleon
Podcast
Podcast
Pidgin Chorus
Performance
Pidgin Chorus
Performance
Performance
In the Presence of Absence
Group Exhibition
In the Presence of Absence
Group Exhibition
Group Exhibition
Crisis in the Gallery
Publication
Crisis in the Gallery
Publication
Publication
Re: Re: Black Macho. Unleash the Queen
Group Exhibition
Re: Re: Black Macho. Unleash the Queen
Group Exhibition
Group Exhibition
Curating History, Curating Resistance
Publication
Curating History, Curating Resistance
Publication
Publication
SÉANCERS
Performance
SÉANCERS
Performance
Performance
WHITE STATE | BLACK MIND
Film, Publication
WHITE STATE | BLACK MIND
Film, Publication
Film, Publication
The Blood Was On Their Shoulders: Mapping Black Intersectional Identities within Curatorial Practice
Publication
The Blood Was On Their Shoulders: Mapping Black Intersectional Identities within Curatorial Practice
Publication
Publication
Enemy
Publication
Enemy
Publication
Publication
#negrophobia
Performance, Film
#negrophobia
Performance, Film
Performance, Film
Black Male Revisited: Imaging the Dark Divine
Publication
Black Male Revisited: Imaging the Dark Divine
Publication
Publication

 GALLERY

A close-up portrait of a person with metallic, reflective blue makeup on their face, illuminated by pink and blue lighting, with one eye visible and the hand partially covering their face.
A person wearing a futuristic metallic gold and silver costume with geometric patterns, holding their head with one hand, with a dark background and blue lighting.
Close-up of a person with metallic makeup and jewelry, illuminated with purple and blue lighting, wearing chains and a reflective, textured outfit.
A person inside a metallic tent with a hood, blue ocean waves and rocky shoreline are projected on the background wall, creating an immersive scene.
A person sitting on a bed covered in a dark silky sheet, with their head wrapped in the sheet, in a room lit with red lighting. Shadows and reflections of a woman's face are projected on the wall behind them.
A shiny gold sculpture of a seated figure with a draped cloth over its head, surrounded by white floral arrangements and green plants, set against a pink curtain backdrop.
Person with curly hair wearing sunglasses, a shiny black outfit, and silver boots, posing with arms raised in front of a reflective, textured background.
A person in a white suit with long black hair and sunglasses, sitting amidst white draped fabric and floral arrangements on a stage with blue and purple lighting.
Performer kneeling on stage surrounded by books, taking a selfie with a phone, with an audience seated in the background.
A man sitting shirtless on a brown satin-covered sofa surrounded by four individuals dressed in brown satin hooded robes. The man has a serious expression, with short hair and gold paint or accessories on his head. Behind them are two framed portrait
A performer is on stage draped in shiny, flowing fabric, with another person behind a set-up of electronic equipment decorated with lights and flowers, in a dark, theatrical setting.
Two performers dancing in futuristic costumes with metallic and shiny fabric under colorful neon lights, in front of a reflective, textured backdrop.
A person with glitter on their bald head holds a helium balloon shaped like a unicorn, standing in front of yellow patterned wallpaper.
Person in a gold and black sequined jumpsuit, standing in a dimly lit backstage or stage area with darkness around, holding a ballet barre, with a bright light reflected off their face.
A person with a shiny, black, wavy wig, pearl necklace, and bare shoulders. The background shows multiple reflections of the wig, creating a kaleidoscopic effect.
Close-up portrait of a man with a shaved head, beard, and mustache, wearing a plaid blazer outdoors with green blurred trees in the background.
Person wearing a horse mask, sunglasses, and pearl necklace, holding a sword, with a background of shiny, crinkled foil materials.
Person wearing a surreal mask with a cartoon face and blonde hair, holding a lock of hair in one hand, wearing pearl necklaces, and raising one arm, in a dark environment with reflective surfaces.
A man dressed in a costume with a black cowboy hat, sunglasses, pearl necklace, a white feathered accessory, and shiny silver pants holding a yellow container with a fire extinguisher attached, surrounded by multiple overlapping images of himself.
A person with tribal body paint, wearing a white garment, performing a dance or ritual on stage with another person in white costume lying on the ground, at night.
Person wearing an artistic mask with exaggerated mouth and eyes, holding their head with both hands. The person is dressed in colorful, patterned clothing and standing on a stage with red and black objects in front. There is a purple background light
A man wearing sunglasses and a pearl necklace is surrounded by reflective metallic foil fabric at a party or event.
A black-and-white photograph of a couple, both shirtless, close together with their faces nearly touching. The woman has a tattoo on her shoulder and looks directly at the camera, while the man has a slight beard and gazes into the distance.
A man in patterned clothing is balancing a blonde wig on his head. The wig appears to be attached to a pink object or headgear. The background is dark with some fabric or cloth items in the foreground.
A person with dark hair and a beard, dressed in a black and gold sequined costume, holding a golden horse costume with a golden mane, against a black background.
A person with a luxurious, bejeweled mask over their face, lying on their side with arms crossed, against a dark background.