Artist, composer and writer Paul D. Miller, aka DJ Spooky, explores Afrofuturism through this multimedia presentation —an innovative synthesis of digital and multimedia technology, music, performance and cultural theory. Using video turntableism and futurist sensibilities, DJ Spooky’s performance reveals that beyond its sci-fi dimension, Afrofuturism traverses, as author Ytasha Womack asserts, “the intersection between black culture, technology, the imagination, liberation and
As President and CEO of the Library Foundation of Los Angeles (LFLA), Stacy Lieberman is an innovative and inclusive leader whose career dwells at the intersection of arts and culture, lifelong learning, storytelling, and equitable access. Stacy guides the Foundation’s philanthropic and public-facing priorities to serve the Los Angeles Public Library, embracing the notion that libraries are beacons of democracy where everyone is welcome. She works intentionally with community leaders, donors, and internal and external strategic partners to raise awareness and resources for the Library and its life-changing initiatives.
With more than 20 years of experience as a senior executive, Stacy has left an indelible mark on iconic L.A. arts, non-profit, and educational institutions such as The Broad, the Autry Museum of the American West, and the Skirball Cultural Center. Building on an early career in book publishing, she has dedicated her professional life to sharing stories and broadening the reach of public institutions to welcome visitors and students of all ages and backgrounds to experience educational, arts, and cultural opportunities.
