“Longaron and Friday Foster. The Unexpected Heroine”

The main character, Friday Foster, is a brave, sensual, daring Black photographer and detective, transcending taboos of that time to become a disruptive character who was controversial and rejected in certain sectors.

Friday Foster became the first Black woman to headline a syndicated strip, showing there was room for empowered women beyond the stereotypical female roles of the time. Fifty years later, it remains a key piece for understanding the social and cultural transformation brought about by the Blaxploitation movement in a country marked by racial conflicts.

Longaron, who was only in New York once, captured the America of dreams in his art, of film and television, glamour and seduction, hiding the conflicts and inequalities. The character Longaron created with his nimble, dynamic lines became a new legend in the Black Power movement.

This small-format exhibition is a continuation of the work under way to preserve the history and recognise the value of comics as an art genre. Through this exhibition, the Museum continues exploring its commitment to safeguarding the rich history of comics, highlighting the lasting impact characters like Friday Foster have had on popular culture.