AFRICAN DIASPORA GOODS Store
African Diaspora Goods Designed by Theaster Gates
African Diaspora Goods Designed by Theaster Gates
176 Spring Street New York NY 10012
Monday - Saturday 11am - 7pm
Sunday 12pm - 6pm
African Diaspora Goods, the flagship store of Denim Tears, is located at 176 Spring Street in SoHo, New York City.Opened on March 15, 2024, this space transcends traditional retail, serving as a cultural hub that delves into the narratives of the Black diaspora through fashion, literature, and art.
A Cultural Nexus in SoHo
Founded by Tremaine Emory, Denim Tears has consistently explored themes of Black identity and heritage. The African Diaspora Goods store embodies this mission by offering more than just apparel. In collaboration with artist and urban planner Theaster Gates, the store integrates a comprehensive research library housing over 1,500 publications related to African arts and culture. This collection, curated by Lee and Whitney Kaplan of Arcana: Books on the Arts, includes books, exhibition catalogs, and periodicals amassed over four decades
