BERKELEY'S NEWS • MARCH 22, 2023
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Visual Art
FEBRUARY 09, 2022
All aboard, OMCA’s ‘Mothership: Voyage into Afrofuturism’ exhibit is empowering journey
With the compelling aesthetic of a fantastical science-fiction world in theme with hopeful reimagination, the Afrofuturism exhibit facilitates a deep dive into changemakers in Black communities.
Visual Art
FEBRUARY 09, 2022
All aboard, OMCA’s ‘Mothership: Voyage into Afrofuturism’ exhibit is empowering journey
With the compelling aesthetic of a fantastical science-fiction world in theme with hopeful reimagination, the Afrofuturism exhibit facilitates a deep dive into changemakers in Black communities.
Politics 2019
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
'Absolutely political’: Curator Christina Linden discusses intersection of art, LGBTQ+ representation
When asked about her perception of the politics and community in the Bay Area specifically, Linden said she thinks there’s always room for change.
Politics 2019
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
'Absolutely political’: Curator Christina Linden discusses intersection of art, LGBTQ+ representation
When asked about her perception of the politics and community in the Bay Area specifically, Linden said she thinks there’s always room for change.
Visual Art
APRIL 15, 2019
Historic and dynamic exhibition ‘Queer California: Untold Stories’ opens at OMCA
At its entrance, a placard detailing what “Queer California” is about states that, “the future is queer because the present is not enough."
Visual Art
APRIL 15, 2019
Historic and dynamic exhibition ‘Queer California: Untold Stories’ opens at OMCA
At its entrance, a placard detailing what “Queer California” is about states that, “the future is queer because the present is not enough."
Visual Art
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
At OMCA, ‘Black Power’ reminds community of Oakland’s history of activism, prejudice
The collection showcases the complex ways Oakland — as both the birthplace of the Black Panthers and the site of an incredibly active network of Ku Klux Klan members — is situated within Black Power.
Visual Art
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
At OMCA, ‘Black Power’ reminds community of Oakland’s history of activism, prejudice
The collection showcases the complex ways Oakland — as both the birthplace of the Black Panthers and the site of an incredibly active network of Ku Klux Klan members — is situated within Black Power.
Local Event
JULY 27, 2018
OMCA’s Park Jam swirls up eclectic celebration of hip-hop’s past and present
Picnic blankets sprawled across the gardens at the Oakland Museum of California, or OMCA, on Saturday as the museum held its first Park Jam.
Local Event
JULY 27, 2018
OMCA’s Park Jam swirls up eclectic celebration of hip-hop’s past and present
Picnic blankets sprawled across the gardens at the Oakland Museum of California, or OMCA, on Saturday as the museum held its first Park Jam.
Music
JUNE 12, 2018
'We need you': Danyel Smith talks women in hip-hop at Oakland Museum of California
That Saturday afternoon, Smith was the guest of honor at an event at the Oakland Museum of California titled “Women in Hip-Hop.”
Music
JUNE 12, 2018
'We need you': Danyel Smith talks women in hip-hop at Oakland Museum of California
That Saturday afternoon, Smith was the guest of honor at an event at the Oakland Museum of California titled “Women in Hip-Hop.”
Visual Art
OCTOBER 09, 2017
Oakland Museum of California’s trendy ‘Nature’s Gift’ misses its mark
It is hard to not be disappointed and frustrated with the fact that FriendsWithYou’s exhibit was destroyed by its own spineless design.
Visual Art
OCTOBER 09, 2017
Oakland Museum of California’s trendy ‘Nature’s Gift’ misses its mark
It is hard to not be disappointed and frustrated with the fact that FriendsWithYou’s exhibit was destroyed by its own spineless design.
