Battle for the Hearts and Minds [DVD; ephemera] / Shani Peters

Battle for the Hearts and Minds [DVD; ephemera] / Shani Peters

Computer disks


FA.B70.0981
[DVD]: 12 cm diameter; [card]: 21.6 x 13.7 cm
2010
Center for Book Arts Workspace Artist-in-Residence 2009
Shani Peters
New York City
DVD video and color offset printed promotional card created to accompany a book of the same title. Both the book and video examine the 1920's, ideological feud between historical African American political figures, W.E.B. DuBois and Marcus Garvey. This 'event' is presented as a cross between a heavy weight fight and a rap battle. The series is comprised of a 10 minute video, an edition of hand-printed/bound 'battle books', and various promotional materials. This work was created in conjunction with a book of the same title.