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300 Artists + 525 Pieces = Creativity Wonderland

by Agustin Maes | Sep 4, 2023 8:53 am | Comments (0)

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Entrance to the Great Hall.

A longtime fan of work by artists at the Bay Area’s Creative Growth, Creativity Explored, and NIAD (Nurturing Independence through Artistic Development) workshops, I was eager to see Into The Brightness, a show of pieces by artists from all three workshops currently at the Oakland Museum of California. Anticipating the usual delight I take in such innovative and surprising work, I didn’t expect the expert curatorial choices that facilitate this show’s vibrancy. Into the Brightness is more an experience than an exhibit.

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Mini Museum Preserves Black Panther Art Of Revolution

by Sarah Bass | Aug 17, 2023 10:28 am | Comments (0)

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As with any political or social movement, visual art, from murals to posters to newspaper illustrations, played a central role in the Black Panther’s efforts to promote revolutionary change. While the party was snuffed out of existence decades ago, their artistic legacy lives on in a permanent art installation established right where the work began, with an emphasis on the sometimes under-recognized role played by women.

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