Vanguard Revisited

The San Francisco Art Institute in conjunction with the University of California, Santa Cruz will exhibit the photographic essay, BLACK PANTHERS, 1968 by Ruth-Marion Baruch and Pirkle Jones.

Initially shown at San Francisco’s DeYoung Museum from December 1968 through February 1969, this show will coincide with the 50-year anniversary of its original exhibition; which in its controversy in 1968 made the DeYoung “relevant” to a broader community some 50 years ago. The work is still pertinent today and will serve as a platform to discuss issues of documentary photography, social activism, and how the Black Liberation Movement of the 1960s in many ways manifests itself in the social context of today. Guest curator Leila Weefur will curate the work of contemporary black artists in conversation with this archive; expanding on the historical narrative to our present time where the issues facing the Black Liberation Movement have yet to cease.

The Visiting Artist + Scholars series will present a conversation in conjunction with this exhibition. More information forthcoming.

Collaborative Practices led by Jeff Gunderson presented with University of California Santa Cruz and guest curated by Leila Weefur

Opening Reception: January 26 | 5–8pm

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