The Future in Black
The Future in Black is where we explore play, wonder, and imagination as serious creative practice.
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Black Creatives Deserve to Play
Black creatives aren’t allowed to just play.
I know that’s a bold statement, but it’s actually true. Think about it - when was the last time you went to an art exhibit by a Black creative that wasn’t about trauma? When was the last time yo...
Fuck Around and Find Out: A New Type of Curiosity Method
Art by Joy Fennell, The Future in Black
We all know the saying “Fuck Around and Find Out (FAFO).” Usually it’s delivered as a warning. Leave me alone or you’ll find out. Push that boundary and see what happens. It’s internet tough talk, a...
The Gatekeepers Can Keep Their Walls. I’m Building Playgrounds.
Art by The Future in Black
I’ve been noticing something in creative communities lately. A pattern that shows up in how we talk about who gets to make art and how they’re allowed to make it.
I think othering has become our default mode of...
How I Lost Play And Found It Again (Spoiler Alert: I Had to Go Through Some Shit)
All Artwork copyright by The Future in Black
To fully understand my story, I have to take you on a short journey.
You see, I was the resident makeup artist and hairstylist in my home growing up. I always wanted to either do my mother’s ha...
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The Future in Black explores play, wonder, and imagination as serious creative practice. Founded by Joy Fennell, an artist, creative director and recovering perfectionist—figuring out what's possible when we stop performing and start playing again.
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