October 28, 2024 - Titus Kaphar, the Old North Church's crypt tours, and Unfinished Democracy: Artistic Reflections

Contemporary painter, sculptor and installation artist Titus Kaphar  has built a reputation for grappling with history and racism  and for  exploring whose stories get told, and whose don’t. Now he’s working with a larger canvas–the movie  screen–to tell his story.  His debut film, “Exhibiting Forgiveness,” is in theaters now. Kaphar joins The Culture Show to talk about this film, which is about family, generational healing, and the power of forgiveness. From there, a perfect subject for people who like a good helping of history with their Halloween. Over 1,100 bodies lie beneath the sanctuary of Old North Church and you can explore this historic site by way of Old North After-Hours Crypt Tours. Nikki Stewart, the Executive Director of Old North Illuminated, joins The Culture Show to talk about the tour and the history of the crypt. The tours run every night through November 2. To learn more about tickets and times, go here.Finally, ahead of Election Day, we get an overview of “Unfinished Democracy: Artistic Reflections,” which is on view at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod through November 5th, which includes an Election Night closing event. Molly Demeulenaere, Executive Director of the Cultural Center of Cape Cod joins The Culture Show.