Black Mountain College was a pioneering art institution in North Carolina, known for its avant-garde experimentation in art, music, dance and design. The college only operated from 1933 to 1957, but its short-yet-significant lifespan left a solid mark on the world of education and art. The history of this establishment is explored in the documentary exhibit “Idea + Place, The Legacy of Black Mountain College,” on view now at eyedrum Art Gallery. “City Lights” senior producer Kim Drobes discussed the exhibition with curator Alice Sebrell, Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center executive director Jeff Arnal and eyedrum co-founder Will Lawless.
Interview highlights:
Progressive art philosophy with democracy under threat:
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