Detroit Salon is a new initiative produced by the woman-led organization Salonnière that puts Detroit artists in front of global audiences, curators and museums by touring exhibitions that carry their pieces. 

The collective’s first show was in Paris at Art Basel, where they installed three different exhibitions. Each one highlighted different areas of life in Detroit.

Juana is an artistic creative director and chief curator for Detroit Salon. KESSWA is a vocalist, producer, filmmaker who musically curated the exhibitions in Paris. 

Juana Williams and Kesswa joined Tia Graham in the studio to discuss Detroit Salon’s efforts.