A Poetics of Release with Fred Moten

Fred Moten. Photo: Pat Cray. Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live About Beverly Buchanan and Dionne Lee have much to say, in much more than a philosophical way, about the economic and epistemological implications of prediction, predication, and the practice of beauty. In A Poetics of Release, writer Fred Moten discusses a little bit of what Buchanan and Lee teach us about knowing and not knowing, owning and not owning, and the aesthetics of translucency.This event is FREE to attend. RSVP is recommended. Member First Access begins November 9, 2026 RSVP is open to the public November 16, 2026 RSVP Location and Accessibility This program will take place in the Nina and Michael Zilkha Gallery, located on the lower level of the Museum. For questions or concerns regarding safety or accessibility, please contact YE Torres, Learning and Public Programs Manager, at [email protected]. About Fred Moten Fred Moten teaches in the Department of Performance Studies at New York University. His latest book is préfume, a collaboration with Nan Collymore. He is also co-author with Stefano Harney of The Undercommons: Fugitive Planning and Black Study and All Incomplete and with Wu Tsang of Who Touched Me? In addition, Moten frequently accompanies musicians Gerald Cleaver and Brandon López. Their latest recordings are the blacksmiths, the flowers and revision. Upcoming Programs View Calendar