Fashion Design AAS Exhibition: African Diaspora — Opens

December 14, 2024–January 29, 2025
Art and Design Gallery

The project of the fall 2024 Fashion Design AAS program, African Diaspora, presented in collaboration with The Museum at FIT, honors the powerful influence of African culture on contemporary fashion. This showcase delves into themes of identity, resilience, and creativity, celebrating the impactful contributions of African-descendant communities on style and self-expression. By exploring the interconnectedness of Black culture across borders, the exhibition invites people from all backgrounds to engage in this shared narrative, emphasizing the dynamic role of African influence in today’s fashion landscape.

About the Art and Design Gallery

The Art and Design Gallery brings together the work of FIT students, faculty, alumni, and invited outside artists in every exhibition. The gallery, located in the glass-walled lobby of FIT’s Pomerantz Center, is a window into the college and a window out, serving as a space to foster learning and innovation.

The gallery is open 9 am to 5 pm daily.

This exhibition is free and open to the public.