Informed by plantation life practices of the late 1800s, 12 Tablecloths is an immersive art experience that offers an Afro-futurist re-imagining of a Southern dining table.

Inspired by a decade of research anchored in the history of domestic service, early American culinary traditions, and the ideology that birthed the United States; 12 Tablecloths respectfully presents lesser known truths about our shared history, and leverages them in pursuit of an authentically inclusive future.

12 Tablecloths will be on display through September 30, 2024 at the Center for Colorado Women’s History in Denver. Choose from a variety of dates in August and September to hear from the artist directly by joining Chloé Duplessis for an Artist Talk and Exhibit Tour. Reserve your ticket here. Tickets to the Artist Talk include General Admission to the Center for Colorado Women’s History.

About the Artist

Chloe Duplessis is a legally blind artist, curator and historian committed to creating work that centers equity, accessibility and healing. In doing so, she seeks to center the importance of shared history, and erode the social constructs that oppress people of color and those navigating disability. With over twenty years of experience in intercultural engagement, arts administration and advocacy, she has traveled to 9 countries and 24 states in support of her work. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Cultural Studies from The University of New Orleans, and studied art and history at Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic.