Assembly
Vogue, AI, and identity collide as an artist creates an exhibition honoring Black and queer culture.
About the Documentary
Artist Rashaad Newsome prepares to showcase "Assembly," a groundbreaking exhibit at New York’s Park Avenue Armory. By blending visual art, performance, and artificial intelligence, the project centers the global evolution of vogue while honoring Black and queer resistance and calling for a more liberated future.
The Filmmakers
Johnny Symons
Johnny Symons is an Emmy Award-nominated filmmaker specializing in LGBTQ+ documentaries. His work has premiered at Sundance, Full Frame, and SFFILM, screened at 250+ international festivals, won 25+ awards, and broadcast in 20+ countries. He is an associate professor at San Francisco State’s School of Cinema coordinating the MFA Program.
Rashaad Newsome
Rashaad Newsome is a multidisciplinary artist whose work blends collage, sculpture, film, music, technology, and performance and who explores Black and queer culture. He has exhibited at numerous art institutions and created 15 short films. He was a visiting artist at the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence.