During the 2020 uprisings, Oromo youth took to the streets from “Minnesota” to “Ethiopia.” Connected through the internet, they demanded a liberated Oromia. Joined by archivists Ayantu Tibeso and Ego Ahaiwe Sowinski, Minnesota based artist Agartuu Inor will discuss the monuments she constructs to honor the martyrs of these protest movements. Taking place within the exhibition I Promise to Burn Forever, the conversation will explore afro-indigenous memory-keeping and the desires for clarity and solidarity in our parallel liberation movements.

Artist Talk: Agartuu Inor

Thursday, September 25th | 6-9pm

Public Functionary Main Gallery

1500 Jackson Street NE, Studio 144, Minneapolis, 55413

I Promise to Burn Forever brings together the alternative archival practices of London/Berlin-based artist Danielle Brathwaite-Shirley and Minnesota-based artist, Agartuu Inor in response to a growing technological presence that reduces and divides our memory.

I Promise To Burn Forever

Opening: Saturday, September 6 | 5pm-10pm

Gallery Hours: Thurs 1-5pm, Fri 1-5pm, Sat 2pm-6pm

Public Functionary Main Gallery

1500 Jackson Street NE, Studio 144, Minneapolis, 55413