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Motown Masala
March 7 @ 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm EST
Build out begins for Jugaad Detroit
Building a temporary shared studio and hand craft boutique.
“Jugaad in the D—Ingenuity and Resistance in Detroit,” an exhibition celebrating the creative spirit of making, modifying, and mending in urban communities. Curated by Deepa Butoliya and Ulysses Newkirk, this exhibition will take place from
March 15th to April 18th, 2025
at Red Door Digital,
7500 Oakland Ave, Detroit, MI 48211.
Masala refers to a blend of aromatic spices commonly used in Indian cuisine. The word “masala” translates to “spice mixture,” and it encompasses a wide range of flavors and aromas. With its vibrant and diverse combination of spices such as cumin, coriander, turmeric, cardamom, and more, masala adds depth, complexity, and richness to dishes. It is often used as a base for curries, stews, and marinades, infusing the food with a tantalizing and distinctive taste. Masala is a key element in Indian cooking, bringing warmth, balance, and a touch of culinary artistry to every meal
This exhibition explores the ingenuity of intuitive repair, adaptive design, and community-driven innovation, highlighting the ways in which Detroit’s material culture reflects resilience and resourcefulness. We are gathering makers, modifiers, and menders who transform locally available resources into solutions, blending survival with creativity and resistance with joy.
Following 2023’s Communal Design Collective Futures exhibition, you are invited to participate in an interactive global discussion about material culture, mid-21st century.