Dark Testament: A Century of Black Writers on Justice — American Writers Museum
"Dark Testament: A Century of Black Writers on Justice," a temporary exhibition at the American Writers Museum in Chicago, opened 2021, explores racial injustice in America through the works of Black writers from the end of the Civil War through the mid-1960s civil rights movement; exhibit design by Amaze Design, fabrication by Chicago Scenic Studios, and media design by Trivium Interactive.
| Venue | American Writers Museum |
|---|---|
| Project type | Temporary Exhibition |
| Status | Completed |
| Year completed | 2021 |
Credits
| Firm | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Amaze Design | Exhibit Design | |
| Chicago Scenic Studios, Inc. | Fabrication | |
| Trivium Interactive | Media Design & Software |
Description
The exhibition features writers, musicians, and activists including Frederick Douglass, Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, Ida B. Wells, James Baldwin, and Langston Hughes, spanning gallery installations, online content, and public programming. Curatorial leadership by Dr. Keidrick Roy.