TED Talks Daily The Encyclopedia of Invisibility — a home for lost stories | Tavares Strachan
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Oct 5, 2023 Tavares Strachan, a conceptual artist renowned for spotlighting overlooked narratives, dives into his latest project, the Encyclopedia of Invisibility. He talks about reclaiming lost histories and his transformative journey from the Bahamas to the North Pole. Strachan emphasizes the importance of documenting untold stories, highlighting figures like Robert Smalls and Sister Rosetta Tharpe. His work challenges us to connect with these hidden tales and recognize their significance in our cultural fabric.
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From Small Island to North Pole
- Tavares Strachan, from the small island of Nassau, Bahamas, felt a connection to the vastness of the North Pole.
- He became the first Bahamian to set foot there, highlighting the contrast between his upbringing and this new environment.
Bringing the Arctic Home
- To share the Arctic's vastness, Strachan brought a 4.5-ton block of ice to his childhood classroom in the Bahamas.
- This act sparked wonder and demonstrated the interconnectedness of seemingly disparate places.
Discovering Matthew Henson
- Strachan discovered the forgotten story of Matthew Henson, a Black explorer who reached the North Pole in 1909.
- This revelation fueled Strachan's passion for uncovering and sharing lost stories.
