Strange Fruit, presented in partnership with Venus Cuffs

Strange Fruit is an artistic intervention created to offer a new point of view, one that insists history must not repeat itself. Inspired by Billie Holiday’s haunting protest performance of “Strange Fruit” against the lynching of Black bodies, this show honors the resilience, strength, and enduring legacy of African Americans. Each performance becomes an act of protest, reframing the song as a modern expression of power, remembrance, and resistance in response to today’s political climate.

Venus Cuffs is a prolific, award winning Nightlife and Events Producer, widely regarded as a pioneer of culture and a defining socialite creative force. Positioned as both a folk hero of the underground and a prestigious, boundary pushing artist, her work operates at the heartbeat of culture, where edge is curated into elegance. Drawing on her blend of business, finance, media, and experiential design, Venus produces meticulously curated events, that leave a lasting and unmistakable impression. Her signature productions are controversial, sensorial, and performance driven, designed to awaken bold thought provoking experiences within an atmosphere of cultivated elegance. Her work and perspective have been featured in leading global publications including Forbes, The New York Times, Paper Magazine, Time Out New York, Essence Magazine, Refinery29, Them, and more. 

**Warning: disturbing images**

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