Thesis Collections
Thesis Collections present material artifacts, research notes, visual essays, and audio records as products of study. This artistic and archival practice of sharing in study intends to know our histories, imagine our futures, and ground us in the present. Research Thesis are ongoing and collaborative to provide community the opportunity to deeply engage with a particular theory or idea.
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Visibility Enslaves - ORI SEES
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Timeless tools designed to attune our beings, ancestral technology harmonizes our nature. Adornment of the ORI continues as sacred practice, an ancient invention that catalyzes our physical connection to our intuition. These technologies serve to liberate us from the death-dealing surveillance tactics of the western world. Our ancestors are calling us to mind our business and have archived blueprints to support our stillness.
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Material Artifacts
Physical objects designed to retain the findings from contemporary studies and inform continued conversation.
ITS-IN-SCOPE
[Archive]
ITS-IN-SCOPE
[Archive]
ITS-IN-SCOPE
[Archive]
ITS-IN-SCOPE
[Available]
Marvin James
[Archive]
Research Notes
A collection of subjective research that provides context for contemporary studies — this mix of ancestral and intuitive documentation is curated communally in support of figuring it out together.
by Altagracia Alvarado
[Original Research]
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by Altagracia Alvarado
[Original Research]
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→ Abundance
→ Nature
by Marvin James
[Original Research]
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[Research Citation]
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by Annalie Juan
[Original Research]
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[Research Citation]
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Visual Essay | Black Gaze
Starring Altagracia Alvarado, Alex Mercier, and Sara Luttrell. Direction by Marvin James. Cinematography and editing by Khris Virgil of Visually Audible. Photography by Marvin James. Styling by Marvin James. Production assistance by Arrington Fleming.
Audio Records | Tech Study : A1
31 tracks, 2 hours, 6 minutes, featuring rei harakami, Moodyman, Daft Punk, and Sons of Kemet. Curated by Chris Virgil and Marvin James c/o Visually Audible.
thesis
Visibility Enslaves - ORI SEES
seasons
Fall 2021
contributors
Altagracia Alvarado
Marvin James
Mary D
Alex Mercier
Sara Luttrell
Khris Virgil
Arrington Fleming
partners
Visually Audible
KAART