Poetry Inspired by “Kehinde Wiley” (Part 1 of 2)
May 19, 2024
Experience the convergence of art and poetry in a special series commemorating the conclusion of the exhibition Kehinde Wiley: An Archaeology of Silence. In this performance, Outspoken Bean presents original poems in response to the art in the exhibition.
Plan Your Visit
- Admission is free with your RSVP—register here.
- This event takes place before the Museum opens, inside the exhibition galleries in the Beck Building.
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Related Events
- May 25 Poetry Workshop Inspired by Kehinde Wiley
- May 26 Poetry Inspired by Kehinde Wiley (Part 2 of 2)
About the Speaker
Emanuelee Outspoken Bean is a dynamic artist and influential mentor in the world of poetry and performance. He was named Houston‘s Poet Laureate in 2023 and received the Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellowship in 2022. With a commitment to nurturing emerging talents, Bean has dedicated 14 years as the head coach of Meta-Four Houston, reflected in their success at the Brave New Voices International Youth Poetry Slam in 2023.
Learning and Interpretation programs receive generous funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services; Samuel H. Kress Foundation; The Brown Foundation, Inc.; Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo; Houston Junior Woman's Club; Sharon G. Dies; Sterling-Turner Foundation; Susan Vaughan Foundation; and additional generous donors.
“Kehinde Wiley: An Archaeology of Silence” was organized by the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, in collaboration with the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
Major support provided by: