Discover the next version of yourself.

Space 001 is a storefront and reference library initiated by the Institute of Black Imagination (IBI), a global platform dedicated to revolutionizing the narrative of Black design, creativity, and intellect.

IBI x RLP.

There is a concerted campaign on social media to confuse people about what the truth is.

- Timnit Gebru

So few of us have actually had the opportunity to imagine. Or to design the world that we would like to live in.

- Courtney Cogburn

It's the Daily Devotion that you have to the small tasks that bend the universe in your favor

- Jon Gray of Ghetto Gastro

Blog posts

  1. Read more: Samora Pinderhughes in Conversation
    Samora Pinderhughes in Conversation

    Samora Pinderhughes in Conversation

    Known for his innovative blend of jazz, activism, and storytelling, Samora’s work aligns seamlessly with the mission of IBI Space 001—to foster creative expression and cultural dialogue within the Black community.
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  2. Read more: We're Open!
    We're Open!

    We're Open!

    "Space 001" at The Oculus is more than just a location; it's an experiential journey into the essence of Black imagination. Inspired by the provocative question, "If we know what Black music sounds like, what does Black space feel like?", this space is designed to be a living, breathing embodiment of Black artistic and intellectual vibrancy.

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