Contemporary Arts Center New Orleans, 2015
EN MAS’: Carnival and Performance Art of the Caribbean, curated by Claire Tancons and Krista Thompson, examines how Carnival’s masquerade traditions shape contemporary performance in the Caribbean and its diasporas. Built around nine commissioned performances staged during the 2014 Carnival season across multiple cities, the exhibition highlights artistic practices rooted in the histories of slavery, colonialism, and migration. Featuring artists including Lorraine O’Grady, it brings together material traces, film, and photography documenting these street-based works.