In every role she held, Vendryes advocated for marginalized people and celebrated the cultural contributions of the Black and queer communities.
Souleo
Souleo curates entertaining and informative events, exhibitions, and cultural programs, and has collaborated with noteworthy institutions and brands, including the New York Public Library, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, the Museum of Arts and Design, and others.
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Remembrances of Betty Blayton-Taylor, Studio Museum Co-Founder and Harlem Arts Activist
Betty not only opened doors, she built new doors — doors that, nearly 50 years later, remain permanently open in her students’ own backyard.
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Upcycled: A Conversation With Willie Cole
When I first made contact with Willie Cole it was to request that he submit a piece for an exhibition I curated, Art Enology. Here I was, a novice curator, reaching out to a living legend for an exhibition that was launching in a mere three months. I never expected him to say yes. I just wanted him to know that I existed, admired his work, and would hound him until he gave in to being part of one of my exhibitions.