PERIODICAL - CHARACTERS EDITION - FEATURING CIVIL SIGHTS

Name: PERIODICAL - CHARACTERS EDITION - FEATURING CIVIL SIGHTS
Start: 2024-11-07T11:30:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-07T13:15:00-05:00
Location: MODA (Museum of Design Atlanta)

Schedule

Thu Nov 07 2024 at 11:30 am to 01:15 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

MODA (Museum of Design Atlanta) | Atlanta, GA

LUNCH, LEARN, CONNECT: See CHARACTERS, then dive into FREE LUNCH and fascinating conversation about design, civil rights, and literature.
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PERIODICAL ARTICLES CLUB - CHARACTERS EDITION - FEATURING CIVIL SIGHTS

LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED!

, in creative and cultural partnership with and , is pleased to introduce the latest edition of the Periodical Articles Club! It's like a book club, only with less commitment. In each session, we dive into an article (which we'll all ) and engage in a lively discussion with relevant guests and a moderator. It's fun, fast, and full of good conversation.

Join us on November 7th from 11:30 AM to 1:15 PM at MODA for lunch and an insightful conversation about Charlotte Beach's article, in connection with the new CHARACTERS exhibition on view now at MODA.

Topics will include:

Civil rights
Design
Preservation
Literature
Popular culture

Our discussion will be led by , Graphic Designer in Residence at MODA, alongside panelists:

: Author of Civil Sights
: Graphic designer for Civil Sights
: Atlanta architect and illustrator of Civil Sights

Together, they will discuss how history, culture, civil rights, design, and Tré Seals' work has influenced Civil Sights (forthcoming UGA Press , February 2025) and the significant impact design has on civil rights, social justice and preservation.

About :

Birthplace of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement, the Sweet Auburn Historic District is crumbling. Since its designation as a Historic Landmark District in 1976, 47% of its buildings have been lost. Civil Sights, an illustrated guide, tells the stories of the people and places that shaped this crucial period in history, inspiring readers to take an active role in preserving this legacy. The future of our civil rights history is not guaranteed. Let's work together to ensure future generations can fully experience and learn from this vital piece of our past.

Schedule:

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM: View the MODA exhibit, CHARACTERS: Type in Action, which investigates the intersection of typography, civil rights, and social justice.
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM: Lunch (on us) and engaging conversation!

Don't miss this opportunity to enrich your understanding of design's role in shaping our world, human rights, and representation!