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Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design Photos

Ruth E. Carter has designed award-winning costumes for iconic television and film productions including powerful pieces for “Black Panther,” "Dolemite is My Name," “Coming 2 America,”  “Malcolm X,”  “Do the Right Thing,” “Roots” and "Selma."

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Costumes by Ruth E. Carter for Malcolm X
Costumes by Ruth E. Carter for the television series "Roots."
Four costumes from the film Selma
RUTH E CARTER_Black Panther_CREDIT_Colin Gray and SCAD FASH Museum
RUTH E CARTER_Black Panther-Dora Milaje_CREDIT_Colin Gray and SCAD FASH Museum
RUTH E CARTER_Black Panther-Shuri_CREDIT_Colin Gray and SCAD FASH Museum
RUTH E CARTER_Black Panther-Wakanda Forever_CREDIT_Colin Gray and SCAD FASH Museum
RUTH E. CARTER_Black Panther-Wakanda Forever_CREDIT_Colin Gray and SCAD FASH Museum
Two costumes from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
The costume of Namor in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
The costume of Fiddler from Roots
The costume from Coming 2 America
A costume from Dolemite Is My Name
RUTH E CARTER_Portrait_CREDIT_Colin Gray and SCAD FASH Museum

Images courtesy of Colin Gray and SCAD FASH Museum and Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation photos.

Special Exhibit included with museum admission

The popular "Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design" is included with general admission to Jamestown Settlement and has been extended to January 5, 2025. An annual pass offers year-round access to special exhibitions, along with most daytime programs and events.

Residents of James City County, York County and the City of Williamsburg, including William & Mary students, receive complimentary admission to both museums with proof of residency. Parking is free.

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Dominion Energy is presenting sponsor of the special exhibition with additional support from James City County.