Detroit has always served as a source of inspiration for artists. Many residents believe that the city is currently undergoing a renaissance period, beginning with the development in Corktown and Midtown leading to a resurgence in the economy.
Eastern Market has become a staple of the Detroit community. Every Saturday, thousands of people flock to the market in search of goods produced from local businesses.
The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History exhibit, “The Music and the Time: Photographs by Leni Sinclair” explores the history and talent of prominent black musicians in Detroit.
Under warm lamplight and up creaking, wooden stairs they trickle in, the heavy and unassuming door closing behind, closing out the stinging cold on Farnsworth St. in Detroit’s Midtown neighborhood.
“Sonic Rebellion: Music as Resistance” at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit explores the city’s rich musical artistry and the powerful ways it can been used to combat social and political injustices.