Afrofuturism & Radical Imagination
When:
Thursday, Aug 27, 2026 7:00p -
9:00p
Thursday, Aug 27, 2026 7:00p -
9:00p
Where:
Museum of Science
1 Science Park
Boston, MA 02114
Admission:
FREE
Hosted by:
Categories:
Art, Social Good, Tech
Event website:
https://www.mos.org/events/afrofuturism-radical-imagination
What if imagination itself is a technology?
Join the Museum of Science for a dynamic discussion at the intersection of art, science, and community — exploring how Afrofuturism offers not just a vision of the future, but a revolutionary framework for building it. Rooted in Black cultural traditions and fueled by visionary speculation, Afrofuturism has long challenged the boundaries of what science, technology, and society can look like.
Brought to life through the lens of artist and creative director Steven Baboun, this discussion will probe the questions that sit at the heart of both art and science: How do we envision technologies that serve all people? What role does cultural memory play in shaping innovation? And how can speculative thinking — long dismissed as mere fantasy — become one of our most powerful tools for social and scientific progress? Together, we'll unpack how imaginative storytelling functions as a catalyst — driving innovation, enabling healing, and transforming the communities we live in.
Whether you're a scientist, a dreamer, a creator, or simply curious — this is an invitation to think boldly about the futures we want to inhabit, and the tools we need to get there.
Photo © Steven Baboun
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