The Charlotte Ledger says: Since Manoj Kesavan founded BOOM Charlotte over 10 years ago, he’s created space for local artists and the city’s diverse art scene. Here’s an excerpt:
BOOM Charlotte has created space for local artists.
Published January 21, 2023
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Manoj Kesavan
When the Democratic National Convention came to Charlotte in 2012 to nominate President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden for re-election, the host committee had no plans to highlight local or regional art. Manoj Kesavan decided to take matters into his own hands.
Kesavan and his informal artist collective designed a showcase of over 80 street performances including spoken word, theater and musical performances that received international media attention.
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Posted January 21, 2023