Danyela June Brown presents: Untitled (fresh to death)

“What would ‘fresh to death’ give if we canceled respectability politics?“

Inspired by sneaker detritus in the DMV, Untitled (fresh to death) is a social practice that considers fresh/clean aesthetics within Black American fashion and sneakerhead culture. Program facilitator Danyela June Brown will invite participants to make their mark on white gallery walls, reflecting on their relationship to freshness and reconsidering the value of “worn” material. Visitors are also encouraged to bring an old pair of shoes for a chance to win a busted sneaker contest. 

This interactive public program and performance aims to critique the deathliness of scarcity-based aesthetics while insisting upon the invaluable sincerity of the lived-in. Though it is not required, RSVP is recommended due to limited capacity. 

This program was selected from Hamiltonian Artists open call, which invites artists, organizers, and cultural workers to present professional presentations in our U Street gallery space. To learn more about hosting your concept with us, click here.