Museum of Design Atlanta is “looking hate in the (type) face” with new exhibit

Written By Tyra Douyon

The Museum of Design Atlanta’s new exhibition CHARACTERS: Type in Action tells the story of iconic and controversial historical Black figures, from Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to Colin Kaepernick and Marsha P. Johnson, through typography design. By exploring the work of exhibition typeface creator Tre Seals and writer Kaleena Sales, the exhibit explores how design and activism intersect–specifically highlighting the connection between arts and politics in Atlanta and how design has helped inspire change. The exhibition runs from September 19 – January 20.

Tyra Douyon

Tyra Douyon is an Atlanta-based lifestyle/culture writer, editor, educator, and brand strategist known for her authentic voice and passion for storytelling in several editorial and literary spaces. With almost a decade of experience in print and digital content creation and management, she developed her unique style and media correspondence skills working with clients in real estate, advertising, education, literary journals, lifestyle/culture, and entertainment. Now, with over 200 publications and growing, she's ready for her next big story.

Her creative writing and editing pursuits are just as notable, she served as Editorial Director of The Headlight Review and is currently an Assistant Poetry Editor for Gigantic Sequins. She's a Tin House fellow for fiction writing, and her poetry has appeared in Josephine Quarterly, Paper Dragon, Black Fox, Aunt Chloe, and Storm Cellar.

https://tyradouyon.com
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