Josephine Baker Opening Reception at World Erotic Art Museum

Description

Join the World Erotic Art Museum and Alliance Francaise of South Florida as we celebrate Josephine Baker, the legendary French entertainer who danced at the Follies Bergere becoming the ?Toast of Paris? as well as one of the world?s most beloved activists in search of equal nights. The month long exhibit held annually at the museum will once again spotlight an extensive exhibit of her films, posters and art created as an homage to her beauty and talent by many of the world?s greatest artists.

Long before she was to become internationally famous via her provocative ?Banana Dance? as the star of the ?Folies Bergere,? ?La Baker,? as she was soon to be known, had experienced a dismal childhood as she fought and resisted racial bigotry and segregation. It was in September 1915 when at 19 she left New York for France where she was soon to become fairly worshiped by international audiences. She later added to her extraordinary world-wide mystique as a fearless opponent of oppression who risked her life for the French Resistance during WW II.

Opening Reception:
Highlighting the opening reception at 7 P.M will feature performance art by famed entertainers Adora, and the extraordinary Mary Trini as Josephine Baker


Ongoing Exhibition
February 1, 2011 - February 27, 2011