One of the most complex aspects is its collection and archive. The act of collecting and archiving has been such a significant characteristic of colonial extraction. It was used as a way of capturing something colonists find useful or profitable and erasing that which doesn’t serve their narrative. However, for us, it has the potential to become a powerful tool to reclaim our stories and break free from Eurocentric paradigms. Today I'm having one of many conversations about the complexity of collecting with the one and only Billy Gerard Frank. 

Billy Gérard Frank is, a Grenada-born and New York-based, multi-media artist, filmmaker, and modern-day abolitionist. With his research-driven practice, Billy dives into histories related to race, exile, global politics, and post-colonial and queer decoloniality. He challenges and deconstructs conventional narratives and uses speculation and new imagery to suggest counter-histories. This makes him such an influential voice in the creation of the Museum of Black Futures. 

There's a slight typ-o in the captions! Billy was once part of the Art Students League, where he met John Hultberg.

Shout out to the amazing Mame-Fatou Niang for introducing us to each other.

This episode sounds amazing because of the hard work, dedication and friendship of Marcellino van Callias of La Fam Productions.

The music is made by Oshunmare and samples from Baaghi

The visuals are made by Illest Preacha