Afroecology at ICA-The multi-tiered greenery of Rashid Johnson’s “Monument” serves as a centerpiece for a two-day Afroecology program held last weekend at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Institute for Contemporary Art featuring musical guests, visiting artists and craftspersons. A panel discussion on racial equity, urban agriculture and land justice on Saturday included from left, Xavier Brown, founder of Soilful City in Washington; Kirtrina Baxter, farm manager for Urban Creators in Philadelphia; Duron Chavis of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Henrico County; Michael Carter Jr., the small farm resource center coordinator for Virginia Cooperative Extension; and Stanley Morgan, also of the Urban Creators in Philadelphia. “Monument” is part of the “Provocations” exhibit showcasing Mr. Johnson’s work that will be on view through July 14 at the ICA, 601 W. Broad St.(Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)
