Retrofuturism: This Restless Future | Sleepcore

I was originally going to post a new episode of Animation/Propaganda today but with all that’s going on in the world, I thought we could all use something a little calmer.

I would like to express my support for those facing and fighting police brutality and systematic racism and encourage everyone with the means to donate to do so. I will post a link to resources on where to donate as well as non-monetary ways you can show your support down below.

I also acknowledge that much of the retrofuturism showcased on this channel imagines a future largely without black people. These clips are no different.

Whether intentional or not, this highlights how deep-rooted racism and white supremacy are in our culture. As a content creator, and as a person, I can do better to support and promote black voices.

As a start, here a list of resources discussing the concept of Afrofuturism as well as some examples of the aesthetic and philosophy.

Black Lives Matter.

-Brian

Afrofuturism: From Books to Blockbusters | It’s Lit
   • Afrofuturism: From Books to Blockbust...  

What is Afrofuturism?
   • What is Afrofuturism?  

Ytasha Womack - Afrofuturism Imagination and Humanity
   • Ytasha Womack - Afrofuturism  Imagina...  

TEDxFortGreeneSalon - Ingrid LaFleur - Visual Aesthetics of Afrofuturism
   • TEDxFortGreeneSalon - Ingrid LaFleur ...  

Sun Ra: Space is the Place (1974) opening titles
   • Sun Ra: Space is the Place (1974) ope...  

Janelle Monáe - Dirty Computer [Emotion Picture]
   • Janelle Monáe - Dirty Computer [Emoti...  

Alice Coltrane - Reflection on Creation and Space (A Five Year View) LP 1973 [FULL ALBUM]
   • Alice Coltrane - Reflection on Creati...  

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https://archive.org/details/DreamHos1950
   • Ford Miniature Concept Car - Atmos  
   • Futuristic Car Panther 6 Drive in 1970's  
   • GM Motorama Exhibit 1956  
https://archive.org/details/HaveITol1958
https://archive.org/details/LeaveItt1940
   • United States Liberty Coins futuristi...  
   • 1985 Strange Futuristic Dr. Pepper Co...  
   • Cooking in the Future (early 1990s AT&T)  
   • Futuristic Oldsmobile Commercial From...  
https://archive.org/details/TouchofM1961