Tangible : Blacktronika Artifacts & Archives

African American Museum in Philadelphia

King Britt, seen from above, sits at a table filled with synthesizers, samplers, and a microphone. — African American Museum in Philadelphia partners with curator King Britt on *Tangible : Blacktronika Artifacts & Archives*. Photo by Olinda Del Mar.

MOOG Sonic Six synthesizer. Installation view, Blacktronika exhibition at University of California in San Diego Library, 2025. Photo courtesy of UCSD Library. — MOOG Sonic Six synthesizer. Installation view, *Blacktronika* exhibition at University of California in San Diego Library, 2025. Photo courtesy of UCSD Library.

African American Museum in Philadelphia partners with curator King Britt on *Tangible : Blacktronika Artifacts & Archives*. Photo by Olinda Del Mar.

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Grant Amount $360,000

Status Forthcoming

Updated March 10, 2026

A multi-sensory exhibition led by King Britt—a composer, producer, performer, and professor—celebrates the contributions of Black innovators in electronic music. Continuing the work of UK DJ Charlie Dark MBE, Britt and co-curator Eugene Lew organize installations of audio, video, and tools such as drum machines, samplers, and turntables. Interactive workshops and performances expand on the stories of Black musical pioneers who shaped global culture. 

The total grant amount represents project funding plus an additional 20% in unrestricted general operating support.

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African American Museum in Philadelphia

Founded in 1976, the African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) is the first institution funded and built by a major municipality to preserve, interpret, and exhibit the heritage of African Americans. The museum interprets and presents the achievements and aspirations of African Americans from pre-colonial times to the current day, including historical and contemporary topics such as the Civil Rights Movement, medicine, politics, religion, sports, and entertainment.

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