Sunday, November 17, at 9 a.m at the de Young Museum: “Soul of a
Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power, 1963–1983.” This powerful
and provocative presentation focuses on art made in the pivotal
decades when issues of race and identity dominated and defined both
public and private discourse. Rarely has an historical exhibition
proved to be so timely and to provoke so much meaningful discussion
among its numerous viewers. Inspired by the Civil Rights struggle
for equality and justice, African American artists determined to
use art and culture as catalysts for self-definition, self-empowerment,
and self-determination. $37 adults, $34 seniors, $17 members of the
FAMSF.
Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power, 1963–1983.” This powerful
and provocative presentation focuses on art made in the pivotal
decades when issues of race and identity dominated and defined both
public and private discourse. Rarely has an historical exhibition
proved to be so timely and to provoke so much meaningful discussion
among its numerous viewers. Inspired by the Civil Rights struggle
for equality and justice, African American artists determined to
use art and culture as catalysts for self-definition, self-empowerment,
and self-determination. $37 adults, $34 seniors, $17 members of the
FAMSF.