Events

Kazi Society and the Saint Louis Art Museum present That's Art, a live podcast discussing hip hop's influence on contemporary art and society and how hip-hop culture has become a mainstream phenomenon. Join us for a conversation featuring A Great Day in St. Louis artist Adrian Octavius Walker, exhibition advisory group member Kenya Vaughn, and … Continued

Join Kevin McCoy, artist and cofounder of work/play, as he leads a workshop inspired by mixed-media artworks by Black Abstract artists in the Thelma and Bert Ollie Memorial Collection at the Museum. This hands-on art-making workshop will also provide the rare opportunity to visit the Museum’s Print Study Room to see artworks that are not … Continued

Just Rich and the Homies will deliver a hip hop funk sound with music from Just Rich’s recent re-released project “Skylines” including a full sounding band, smooth lyrics, and crowd charisma. Located in Sculpture Hall, The Garage Lab by Gary Simmons recalls the structure of a typical suburban garage set up with amps and equipment for band … Continued

Join us for this SLAM Underground highlighting fashion, brand, and adornment related to the exhibitions The Culture: Hip Hop and Contemporary Art in the 21st Century and Aso Oke: Prestige Cloth from Nigeria with music, performances, art making, cocktails, and more! See below for program schedule.