Not long after the world settled in for a long, difficult year in 2020, it was shaken by the tragic news of actor Chadwick Boseman’s passing. On August 28th 2020, Hollywood lost one of its brightest stars, Boseman, to colon cancer. The beloved star from movies such as Black Panther and 42 not only touched the hearts of people who enjoyed his films, but also inspired countless fans all around the world. Fans of his films, and entertainers alike paid tribute to him in all sorts of ways following his death.
The event isn’t just about paying homage to Chadwick; it is also an opportunity to explore how a superhero suit calls for meaningful change and spark conversations around Black liberation. In addition to Chadwick’s costume, the exhibition will also showcase objects from historically significant moments in defense of Black liberation such as Trayvon Martin’s flight suit from Experience Aviation and his childhood dream of being an astronaut.
Boseman was also honored for the impact he made in Hollywood by the Historically Black College Howard University – Boseman’s alma mater renamed their College Of Fine Arts after him in 2021; something that will no doubt make Chadwick proud if he were alive today. After all, knowing how passionate he was about art and representation. Chadwick will continue to be admired and remembered not only as an icon of Hollywood, but an educational trailblazer that inspired many. The NMAAHC honouring Boseman with his ‘Black Panther’ Suit exhibition is yet another exemplary way of celebrating his life as well as memory.
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