Well... not MY hair. Not unless I know you and we're that close. Or I barely know you and the vibe somehow makes me feel amenable to the idea. Depends. On so much. See, I'm torn on this. While I don't want to feel like a petting zoo animal, a healthy and ongoing conversation about hair can serve as a bridge towards cross cultural understanding, right? And isn't understanding what we want in the end?
There are no easy answers in this realm, which is why I'm intrigued by You Can Touch My Hair, an interactive public art exhibit being held by the folks at Un'ruly, in New York City, during which "...strangers from all walks of life will have the welcomed opportunity to touch various textures of black hair." (Un'ruly)
Where+When: Union Square, June 6th 2-4pm and June 8th 2-4pm
With all the buzz and the "hell no" commentary I've noticed on facebook about the exhibit, I'm gonna need to at least take a peak at what happens. You?
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