#retro-afrofuturism

[nonolithic]

Euphoria

[sine-cinematography]

SPACE IS THE PLACE  (1974) DIRECTOR: John Coney CINEMATOGRAPHER: Seth Hill

[6zero]

Retrofuturism

(adjective retrofuturistic or retrofuture) is a movement in the creative arts showing the influence of depictions of the future produced in an earlier era.

Afrofuturism…

is an intersection of imagination, technology, the future, and liberation. “I generally define Afrofuturism as a way of imagining possible futures through a black cultural lens,” says Ingrid LaFleur, an art curator and Afrofuturist.

[kaiyastarz]

Divine energy

[rogerriddle]

My name is Roger Riddle. I am not of this world, not of this time, not of this dimension. I am broadcasting a radio show across time and space to planet Earth. Calling planet Earth. Planet Earth. Calling Planet Earth. In this episode of Transmissions we are time traveling. To propel us through time we will be riding the waves of: Floating Points - Nespole Steve Spacek - Rawl Aredo MONO/POLY - Psychedelic Sasquath Little Dragon - Frisco B-52s - Mesopotamia Late Comer - Cosmic Cart Timo Lassy - African Rumble Smokey Robinson - Why You Want To See My Bad Side Gregory Porter - 1960 What (Opolopo Remix) Nina Simone - Be That Way Sometimes SAULT - Street Fighter Les McCann - Doin' That Thing Shabazz Palaces - #CAKE Zero Db - Satellites Are Spinning Nawang Kechog - Last Stand of the Wild Things Kofi Flexxx featuring Anthony Joseph - By Now (Accused of Magic) Jose Prates - Maracatu da D Santa Pharoah Sanders - Upper and Lower Egypt (Edit) Massive Attack featuring TracyThorn - Protection Charlotte Dos Santos - Patience The Flamingos - I Only Have Eyes For You Shafiq Husayn - If You Miss You Kiss You Rahsaan Roland Kirk - Spirits Up Above

[queststhroughduality]

A post-disclosure future is near for humanity

[infiniteartmachine]

"a woman in a red dress stands in front of some tall buildings" "a man in a black outfit in front of some buildings with flames" "this is an image of a painting of a woman with a torch in her hand"

[scueart]

Alien Superstar - SQ23

SHE IS FINISHED. very happy with how my Beyoncé fan art turned out 👽🐝

[ufohio]

On Kaleidoscope World, we use prompts to inspire standalone science fiction and genre stories from our writers. In the context of our collaborative setting, we use these stories to populate a fictional magazine called—you guessed it!—Kaleidoscope World. However, as standalone writing prompts, they really could be used by anybody looking to create a thematic sci-fi story. Go wild! The prompts featured here include special Pride, Valentine's Day, and Black History Month topics. The full text of these will be under the cut for anyone needing it.

Theme: The Search for a Kaleidoscope World! Prompt: Heaven. Utopia. Home. These are the words that launch voyages and sink ships. If we knew with certainty the Kaleidoscope World existed, we never would have come this far in search of it. For the first issue of the city of Earth’s favorite vintage pulp science-fiction publication, write about travelers and pilgrims who seek the titular, mythical planetary paradise—or about the people who find it when they’re not looking. Theme: Over the Rainbow Planet Prompt: Somewhere over the rainbow is a world of peace, love, acceptance, pride, romance, mystery, fantasy, and adventure. For this special issue of Kaleidoscope World, include reoccurring LGBTQ+ color schemes in a story OR write a LGBTQ+ protagonist in a classic plot from any genre. Theme: Rocket Summer Prompt: In the opening chapter of Ray Bradbury's The Martian Chronicles (1950), a rocket is launched in snowy January and creates so much warmth that winter is temporarily changed to summer in the nearby town: the ice melts, women shed their coats, and children go out to play in the streets. For the third issue of the city of Earth's favorite tales, write a story that takes place in a very hot climate or during this so-called "Rocket Summer." Theme: Fantastic Planet of Love Prompt: Love is a universal language—be you man, bug man, blob, or floating space jelly. Across the galaxy, all hearts speak, and though they can't always immediately understand the words, all creatures hear it. For this lovey-dovey issue of Kaleidoscope World, write about a couple (or more) from two (or more) different worlds and/or about aliens visiting a paradise planet on their honeymoon or honeymoon equivalent. Theme: Year on a Black Planet Prompt: Afrofuturism envisions the world of tomorrow through the lens of Black identity and history, combining science fiction and fantasy with themes of displacement, liberation, and diaspora. From P-Funk to Octavia Butler to Black Panther, Afrofuturism has been expanding American and global philosophy and imagination for years. For this special issue of Kaleidoscope World, imagine a dazzling African city in the far future, a planet influenced by African culture��or let yourself be inspired by examples of Afrofuturism in music and art.

[nowthatyourehere]

Now that you’re here.

[owndigiart]

Retro Cyber Love

[nonolithic]

Sunseeking

[retrohuey]

LG MIX ONE for Liberated Grounds

[6zero]

Design inspired by retro-futurism, this will be an Afro-futuristic EXPERIENCE. I’m taking inspiration from #DerrickBell original #afrolantica story, and mixing in Black sociological theory from many classic theorist, including #BellHooks .

This is the moodboard for a really big portfolio project. Project title: Unity Orbiter One.

I’m revisiting an old idea: What if Black people left for a planet, just for us? I want to explore two parts. What does it look like to determine who goes and who stays? And once we get there, what systems have we developed to align an ENTIRE DIASPORA for all of the foreseeable future?

So tell me, what type of experience does this feel like to you: a book, board game, VR game, pc strategy game, a brand, etc?

This is also a self accountability post. If y’all engage with it, I’ll feel more compelled to work on it and share results. 😅

#afrofuturism #art #blackart #afropunk #africa #blackgirlmagic #afrofuturistic #digitalart #afro #blackexcellence #scifi #blackartist #blackscifi #afrofuturist #afroart #blackculture #artist #melanin #dopeblackart #illustration #blackanime #music #africanart #afrocentric #supportblackart #blackisbeautiful #afrofuturismo #manga #blackartists #blacklivesmatter

[kaiyastarz]

Grace

[ariel-seagull-wings]

@the-blue-fairie @themousefromfantasyland

SPACE IS THE PLACE  (1974) DIRECTOR: John Coney CINEMATOGRAPHER: Seth Hill