8. Marching On: The Politics of Performance at Storefront for Art and Architecture

The exhibition, Marching On: The Politics of Performance, explores the legacy of marching within the African-American community. Commissioned by the Storefront for Art and Architecture, the project interweaves echoes of the 1917 Silent March with references to the Harlem Hellfighters in order to shine light on organized forms of performance as “agents of cultural and political expression,” celebrations of collective identities and the assertion of rights.

As part of Marching On, Storefront partnered with the Marcus Garvey Park Alliance and Performa to present a series of performances during Performa 17, dedicated to “live art.” The project was directed and designed by Bryony Roberts and Mabel Wilson, in collaboration with The Marching Cobras of New York, a Harlem-based after-school drum line and dance team.

Marching On: The Politics of Performance will be on view from April 14th to June 9th, 2018 at the Storefront for Art and Architecture on 97 Kenmare Street. An opening reception will be held on April 14th from 5pm to 7pm (members preview from 4pm to 5pm), with a performance by the Marching Cobras of New York from 5 to 5:30pm. Public opening of the exhibit will take place from 5:30 to 7pm.