Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD)

Museum of the African Diaspora presents: These Boots Were Made for Walking, a performance by Anina Major.

These Boots Were Made For Walking, a sculptural performance by artist Anina Major, tells a tale of fractured cultural connections across the Black diaspora, by adopting body movement as an expression of agency and a form of problem solving, to comprehend the traces of complex histories inherited.
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Through performance Major embraces ruin as a signifier of temporal in-between-ness by walking and prancing upon a bed of crushed conch and oyster shells and ceramic mammies shards. Shards composed from slip-casted mass-produced, racially charged ceramic souvenirs and fragments of the artist's woven works, serve as present-day ostracons. Their physicality creates an unconventional, land-based monument that memorializes the fragility of lost histories and materializes the delicate tension between destruction and perseverance. By stomping the earth, Major rejects colonial systems of value and reclaims the remnants of suppressed narratives.

Learn more and RSVP today: https://www.moadsf.org/event/performance-these-boots-were-made-for-walking

This performance is part of Downtown First Thursdays, a free monthly street party featuring live music, performances, and neighborhood activations and is presented in conjunction with the exhibition Unruly Navigations, on view at MoAD from March 27th to September 1st.

Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Genesis A. Emery-Foley as Chief Marketing Officer, a newly created leadership role designed to elevate and deepen MoAD’s global brand awareness and community engagement. With her innovative approach and proven track record, Genesis is poised to drive MoAD’s mission to new heights, fostering meaningful connections and broadening the museum’s reach worldwide.

Genesis is an award-winning Chief Marketing Officer, esteemed entrepreneur, acclaimed speaker, and frequent guest lecturer at some of the nation’s most prestigious business schools.

With over 15 years of experience in entrepreneurship, digital marketing, brand strategy, and public relations, Genesis excels at building stakeholder relationships, developing multi-channel marketing campaigns, and creating strategies that drive growth and enhance brand positioning. Her leadership has attracted media attention from ABC, FOX, NBC, CBS, and Inc. Genesis has also spoken at major corporations like IBM, Dell, and LinkedIn; top universities such as UC Berkeley and Morehouse College; and events like Black Tech Week and Chicago’s Women’s Leadership Summit, and others.

Under her visionary leadership and strategic acumen in growth marketing and brand impact, the Museum of the African Diaspora is poised for extraordinary success and significant global influence. Emery-Foley shares “My work at MoAD will focus on expanding our digital presence and global reach, fostering diversity and inclusion, and creating new opportunities for Black curators and artists. By driving innovative campaigns and strategic initiatives, I aim to elevate MoAD’s mission and influence, ensuring that our impact resonates on a worldwide stage. I look forward to collaborating with the talented team at MoAD to forge meaningful change and accelerate the museum’s visibility and engagement with diverse audiences around the globe.”

As a dynamic leader, Genesis will continue to inspire progress and elevate the museum’s impact on a worldwide stage.

MoAD CURATOR & ARTIST TALK: Artists Morel Doucet & M. Scott Johnson in conversation with Key Jo Lee.

Join us for a virtual discussion with UNRULY NAVIGATIONS artists Morel Doucet and M. Scott Johnson in conversation with curator Key Jo Lee.

Curated by Key Jo Lee, Chief of Curatorial Affairs and Public Programs at MoAD, Unruly Navigations testifies to the urgent, disorderly, rebellious, and nonlinear movements of people, cultures, ideas, religions, and aesthetics that define diaspora.

RSVP TODAY: https://www.moadsf.org/event/curator-artist-talk-unruly-navigations-artists-morel-doucet-m-scott-johnson-in-conversation-with-curator-key-jo-lee

Join us for Museum of the African Diaspora's premier celebration of contemporary Black art and cultural diversity!

On SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5TH, our AFROPOLITAN BALL returns at the GALLERIA DESIGN CENTER in SAN FRANCISCO!

We are thrilled to present an unforgettable evening of culture, celebration, contemporary Black art, and purpose. Celebrate with us all night long as we party to raise funds for our work uplifting contemporary Black art and world-class artists throughout the year.

This year's AFROPOLITAN BALL emphasizes our vibrant and connected international communities, weaving local creativity into the global reaches of the African Diaspora. The night will amplify MoAD as a platform for contemporary art, expressing the diverse experiences of the African diaspora from local roots to international acclaim.

EARLY BIRD TICKETS are now available! Grab your spot at this year’s Afropolitan Ball and enjoy a $100 discount if you purchase by August 9th! Don’t miss out on San Francisco’s most anticipated celebration, showcasing cultural diversity and Black art from the global perspective of the African Diaspora.

RSVP TODAY: https://www.moadsf.org/event/afropolitan-ball-2024

Dive into a vibrant array of programs and events this July at the Museum of the African Diaspora. Explore our calendar and find your event today: https://moadsf.org/events

MOAD Cultural Critic-in-Residence Dr. Artel Great Presents—Beyond Borders: Pressure & The Politics of Black British Cinema.

Beyond Borders offers a bold new analysis of the intellectual history and culture of Black British cinema.

On TUESDAY JULY 2, join noted author, scholar, and MoAD’s Cultural Critic-in-Residence Dr. Artel Great (SFSU) for an illuminating lecture presentation that offers an examination of a wide range of cultural, social, political, and aesthetic issues central to the emergence and development of Black cinematic voices in the UK.

This program will investigate the African Diasporic journey and complicated migratory patterns of Black British citizens and their movements for social justice through the cinematic vision of Horace Ové's groundbreaking film Pressure (1975), the first feature in British cinema written and directed by a Black filmmaker, focusing on the perspective of Black characters and their distinct heritages, identities, and vital concerns.

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MOAD CULTURAL CRITIC-IN-RESIDENCE DR. ARTEL GREAT PRESENTS | Beyond Borders: Pressure & the Politics of Black British Cinema | MoAD Beyond Borders offers a bold new analysis of the intellectual history and culture of Black British cinema. Join noted author, scholar, and MoAD’s Cultural Critic-in-Residence Dr. Artel Great (SFSU) for an illuminating virtual lecture presentation.

ON VIEW NOW at MUSEUM OF THE AFRICAN DIASPORA—Corinne Smith: Silene Capensis, the second exhibition in the museum’s 2024-2025 Emerging Artist Program.

Sink into Corinne Smith’s world of Silene Capensis, a vibrant collection of digital prints that provide a gateway to another realm. Smith excavates themes from her dream re-entry practice induced by the root of the Silene Capensis, and through them, viewers can find an opening to what lies within.

Her syncretized divination unlocks a reservoir of recurring motifs that come alive on the walls. We see vibrant colors pop from within and around the contours of luminous figures.

As is often the case with dreams, however, what we see barely scratches the surface. Smith’s elegant lines offer dimensionally simple but metaphorically rich glimpses of spiritual worlds and dominions. The figures in these works gaze back from deep within Smith’s dreams. They are mysterious representations of the morphing self unfolding in the subconscious. Their silent stare is locked in a returned unavoidable gaze. Though at times uncomfortable it is within the expressive potency of forced confrontation that the moments of pain and sadness transform into opportunities for freedom.

Learn more today: https://www.moadsf.org/exhibitions/silene-capensis

Join Us for MoAD's Juneteenth Celebration!

Celebrate Freedom Day with us at MoAD! On Saturday, June 8, we're hosting a free community day filled with exhibitions and programming for the entire family, thanks to Kaiser Permanente Thrive!

On June 18, join MoAD Docents for ART AS WE SEE IT: Juneteenth: Art x Music, an engaging discussion that explores art and music related to Juneteenth. Then, on June 19, we're partnering with Frameline 48 for their first-ever Juneteenth screening and Block Party. The event will feature drag performances from Reparations, curated by Nicki J**z, followed by a free outdoor screening of "Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero."
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Here's what's happening on June 8th at MoAD:
📅 Family Art Activity: Create with teaching artist Nicole Dixon in the MoAD lobby. | 12-2 PM

📅 Drag Story Hour with Black Benetar: Enjoy stories with a twist in the MoAD Salon. Perfect for kids of all ages! | 12-1 PM

📅 Rachel Jones: “!!!!!” Family-Friendly Tour: Explore the exhibition and enjoy a hands-on art activity inspired by Rachel Jones's work. Meet in the 3rd floor gallery. | 1 PM

📅 Family Screening & Discussion: Watch "City of a Million Dreams: Parading for the Dead in New Orleans" and join a live roundtable discussion with filmmaker Jason Berry and Dr. Michael White. | 2-5 PM

Learn more today: https://www.moadsf.org/event/free-admission-day-kp-thrive-moad-celebrate-juneteenth
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Don't miss our other exciting Juneteenth programming:

📅 ART AS WE SEE IT—Juneteenth: Art x Music (June 18): Engage with MoAD Docents in a discussion on Juneteenth, featuring art and music highlighting the struggle for freedom.
RSVP here: https://www.moadsf.org/event/art-as-we-see-it-juneteenth-art-x-music

📅 Frameline 48 Juneteenth Screening & Block Party (June 19): Celebrate with Frameline 48's first-ever Juneteenth screening and block party. Enjoy drag performances by Reparations and a free outdoor screening of "Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero."

RSVP here:https://www.moadsf.org/event/juneteenth-screening-block-party-frameline-48-presents-lil-nas-x-long-live-montero

With profound sadness, Museum of the African Diaspora mourns the passing of JoeSam (1938-2024), contemporary mixed media painter and installation artist. His works explored themes of race and social justice, utilizing assemblage to powerfully highlight Black experiences and challenge historical erasures.

Born on August 17, 1938, in Harlem, New York, he earned a B.A. in sociology from St. Paul’s College in Virginia in 1961, an M.S. in educational psychology from Columbia University, and a Ph.D. in education and psychology from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

A self-taught artist with over 40 years of experience, he facilitated educational seminars while at Columbia. In 1976, he became the director of the Head Start program in San Francisco, where he began the Black West and Black Jazz Series. In 1985, he retired from education to focus on art full-time after receiving a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. JoeSam was an artist-in-residence at San Francisco’s LEAP in 1987 and Djerassi in 1999.

JoeSam created commissioned artworks for institutions such as the San Francisco Mission Police Station Juvenile Facility, Rosa Parks Metro Rail Station in Los Angeles, and Sharks Ice Center in San Jose. From 1975 to 2015, he built lifelong friendships with fellow Bay Area painters like Robert Colescott, Joe Overstreet, Raymond Saunders, Arthur Monroe, and Mary Lovelace O'Neal.

Last year, "JoeSam: Text Messages" debuted at Museum of the African Diaspora, showcasing over 20 mixed media paintings from key series produced between 1985 and 2020.

His colorful compositions used found materials like bicycle wheels, ci******es, plastic pipes, and wooden blocks, alongside archival images and news clippings, providing political commentary on the Black community's state of affairs.

Today, we honor and celebrate the life and legacy of JoeSam, expressing our deepest sympathies and condolences to his loved ones and family.

We thank you, JoeSam, for your work and contributions, and for preserving the richness of Black life against the truths of history.

ON VIEW NOW at MUSEUM OF THE AFRICAN DIASPORA—"Silene Capensis" by Corinne Smith, MoAD’s Emerging Artist Program recipient.

Sink into Corinne Smith’s world of Silene Capensis, a vibrant collection of digital prints that provide a gateway to another realm. Smith excavates themes from her dream re-entry practice induced by the root of the Silene capensis plant, and through them, viewers can find an opening to what lies within. Her syncretized divination unlocks a reservoir of recurring motifs that come alive on the walls. We see vibrant colors pop from within and around the contours of luminous figures. As is often the case with dreams, however, what we see barely scratches the surface.

Smith’s elegant lines offer dimensionally simple but metaphorically rich glimpses of spiritual worlds and dominions. The figures in these works gaze back from deep within Smith’s dreams. They are mysterious representations of the morphing self unfolding in the subconscious. Their silent stare is locked in a returned unavoidable gaze. Though at times uncomfortable, it is within the expressive potency of forced confrontation that the moments of pain and sadness transform into opportunities for freedom. Stay a moment and linger at the edge of consciousness before becoming something new.

Learn more today: https://www.moadsf.org/exhibitions/silene-capensis

Celebrate , , and at Museum of the African Diaspora this June! Discover the array of programs and events we have lined up. Explore further and find your event today: https://moadsf.org/events

LAST CHANCE TO BID—MoAD’s 2024 Benefit Art Auction.

MoAD presents: Collecting through the Diaspora: Benefit Auction 2024, now live for online bidding exclusively on Artsy. This year's auction unites artists and collectors to celebrate and support the vibrant art of the African Diaspora.

Featuring outstanding works by artists such as Amoako Boafo, February James, Richard Adusu, Chanell Stone, Cynthia Brannvall, Evita Tezeno, and MoAD emerging artist Mary Graham—we aim to foster and connect a global community of art enthusiasts.

Bid today to help us advance our mission of showcasing contemporary art from the African Diaspora. Your participation supports Black artists and our commitment to celebrating diasporic art.

Bidding happening exclusively on Artsy through May 30, 2024: https://www.artsy.net/auction/moad-collecting-through-the-diaspora-benefit-auction-2024?sort=sale_position

Artists featured in this order: Leila Weefur, Valerie Brown-Troutt, Richard Adusu, Matthew Imuetiyan Eguavoen, Chanell Stone, Sam Nelson-Odoi.

MOAD'S CHEF-IN-RESIDENCE JOCELYN JACKSON PRESENTS: The Soul of Black Land.

When we talk about the Black experience in the diaspora, the conversation must always include our relationship to land.

On SUNDAY JUNE 2—join us for a viewing of the 75-minute documentary FARMING WHILE BLACK based on the book of the same title from Soul Fire Farm.

This program will uplift the lived land experience of three powerful Black women farmers from across the United States - Leah Penniman, Brandi Mack, and Angie Provost. After the film, these land stewards will be in conversation with Chef-in-Residence Jocelyn Jackson about how they are engaging the legal, spiritual and communal importance of reclaiming our ancestral connection to the land.

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Chef-in-Residence Jocelyn Jackson presents | The Soul of Black Land | MoAD MoAD Chef-in-Residence Jocelyn Jackson presents The Soul of Black Land, a film screening and discussion that will uplift the lived land experience of three powerful Black women farmers from across the United States - Leah Penniman, Brandi Mack, and Angie Provost.

NOW OPEN FOR BIDDING—MoAD’s 2024 Benefit Art Auction.

MoAD presents: Collecting through the Diaspora: Benefit Auction 2024, now live for online bidding exclusively on Artsy. This year's auction unites artists and collectors to celebrate and support the vibrant art of the African Diaspora.

Featuring outstanding works by artists such as Amoako Boafo, February James, Richard Adusu, Chanell Stone, Cynthia Brannvall, Evita Tezeno, and MoAD emerging artist Mary Graham—we aim to foster and connect a global community of art enthusiasts.

Bid today to help us advance our mission of showcasing contemporary art from the African Diaspora. Your participation supports Black artists and our commitment to celebrating diasporic art.

Join us exclusively on Artsy from May 16 to May 30, 2024: https://www.moadsf.org/event/moad-benefit-art-auction-opening-2024

Artists featured in this order: Doku Borlabi, Coreen Simpson, Matthew Imuetiyan Eguavoen, Ashley A. Ross, Sam Nelson-Odoi, Gavin Benjamin, and Nadine Natalie Hall.

COMING SOON to MUSEUM OF THE AFRICAN DIASPORA—Corinne Smith: Silene Capensis, the second exhibition in the museum’s 2024-2025 Emerging Artist Program.

Since early childhood Corinne Smith, who also goes by Critty Smitty, has been sensitive to the unknown. Suffering from night terrors, sleep paralysis and, sometimes, a strange difficulty in distinguishing between what is real and what isn’t—Smith is of the notion that maybe it all lies somewhere in between.

With the use of Silene Capensis root, also known as the African dream root, the Oakland-based artist has been practicing guided meditation and dream re-entry to access powerful dreams that provide knowledge and symbolism to establish further connection to the divine ancestral lineage and to promote healing. Smith utilizes dream re-entry, intuitive plant medicine, and color as a medium to cultivate a deeper relationship with difficult aspects of self, revealing prolific mythologies in spiritual realms. Paintings, illustrations, risographs, and animations offer a peek behind the curtain at the etheric process to discover self and ancestors, utilizing non-colonial ways of knowledge.

To learn more about Corinne Smith: Silene Capensis, and MoAD’s Emerging Artist Program click here: https://www.moadsf.org/programs-residencies-awards/emerging-artists-2024-2025

NOW OPEN FOR BIDDING—MoAD’s 2024 Benefit Art Auction

MoAD: Collecting through the Diaspora: Benefit Auction 2024 is now open online for bidding exclusively on Artsy.

This year's auction seeks to unite artists and collectors in a shared mission to showcase and support the vibrant art of the African Diaspora.

Featuring exceptional works by artists such as Amoako Boafo, February James, Richard Adusu, Chanell Stone, Cynthia Branvall, Evita Tezeno, and MoAD emerging artist Mary Graham—we aim to foster and connect a global community of art enthusiasts.

Bid today to advance our mission of showcasing contemporary art from the African Diaspora and support us in raising funds to champion Black artists and our commitment to celebrating diasporic art.

Participate with us exclusively on Artsy from May 16 to May 30, 2024: https://www.artsy.net/auction/moad-collecting-through-the-diaspora-benefit-auction-2024?sort=sale_position

Artists featured in this order: Richard Adusu, Janessa Harmon, Shavon Aja Morris , Ruby Perkins, Kat Jarvis, Chanell Stone, Evita Tezeno, Ayogu Kingsley.

CIRCLE THE DATE: On October 5th—The Afropolitan Ball, MoAD's annual gala and San Francisco's premier celebration highlighting cultural diversity returns.

The evening welcomes over 600 guests from around the world—artists, curators, scholars, authors, designers, celebrities, executives, politicians, and all who are shaping the future—coming together to raise critical funds for MoAD's work as a contemporary art museum to uplift Black art and artists.

Learn more today: https://www.moadsf.org/event/afropolitan-ball-2024

COMING SOON: MoAD Benefit Art Auction—Collecting Through the Diaspora.

We are thrilled to announce MoAD’s third Benefit Art Auction. This event supports MoAD's vital mission to showcase contemporary art from the African Diaspora, in the Bay Area and around the globe. Organized in partnership with Artsy, the auction will be held online May 16th through May 30, 2024.

This year, we seek to unite artists and collectors in a shared mission to showcase and support the vibrant art of the African Diaspora. By focusing on established and emerging artists and their distinct narratives, MoAD aims to foster and connect a global community of art enthusiasts. This event promises not only to highlight the diverse perspectives within the diaspora but also to reinforce MoAD's commitment to celebrating and uplifting Black art and artists worldwide.

Proceeds from the auction will directly support MoAD’s work to uplift Black art and artists through world-class exhibitions and dynamic educational programs. Together we are playing a pivotal role in supporting the larger Black-arts ecosystems.
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Join us in honoring and backing artists from the African Diaspora. Save the date! Bidding begins on May 16, 2024. Explore more now: https://www.moadsf.org/event/moad-benefit-art-auction-opening-2024

Discover the array of programs and events happening this May at the Museum of the African Diaspora! Explore further and find your event today: https://www.moadsf.org/events

MUSEUM OF THE AFRICAN DIASPORA is excited to announce the recipients of our annual EMERGING ARTISTS PROGRAM: Mary Graham, Corinne Smith, Zekarias Thompson, Jessica Monette, and Soleé Darrell.

Our Emerging Artists Program highlights local, emerging, and mid-career visual artists and art collectives through solo exhibitions that reflect the cultural and artistic richness of the African diaspora. This year, five San Francisco Bay Area artists were selected from among hundreds of applicants for the opportunity to exhibit at MoAD.

Mary Graham leads off this season of Emerging Artists with her exhibition titled "Value Test: Brown Paper," on display until May 19, 2024. Following her, Corinne Smith's exhibit opens on May 29, 2024, Zekarias Thompson's on July 24, 2024, Jessica Monette's on November 6, 2024, and Soleé Darrell's on December 18, 2024.

To learn more about this year's emerging artists program recipients, click here: https://www.moadsf.org/programs-residencies-awards/emerging-artists-2024-2025

Join us on May 4th for The Diaspora Dinner, celebrating African diaspora cuisine with MoAD Chef-in-Residence Jocelyn Jackson and culinary icon Dr. Jessica B. Harris at The St. Regis San Francisco. Enjoy a champagne reception, a formal dinner featuring Dr. Harris' recipes, and an interactive discussion with Chef Adrian Lipscombe on Dr. Harris' culinary legacy, including her book "High on the Hog," the inspiration behind Netflix's acclaimed series.

🎟️ General Admission tickets include access to welcome reception, dinner, conversation, and entertainment for one guest.

🎟️ VIP tickets provide access for two guests to all event activities plus a VIP toast with Dr. Jessica B. Harris, gift bag, and complimentary valet parking for one car.

🎟️ Get your tickets today: https://www.moadsf.org/event/diaspora-dinner-2024

Meet MoAD's New Poets-in-Residence for Fall 2024!

Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD) is pleased to announce our two new Poets-in-Residence for Fall 2024. Join us in welcoming dr. reelaviolette botts-ward and Reggie Edmonds-Vasquez.

This four-month residency, running from September to December 2024, welcomes botts-ward and Edmonds-Vasquez to the Museum to immerse themselves in the current exhibitions and pursue their own writing projects in response to the art on view. Both poets will partner with Ruth Asawa School of the Arts in San Francisco to develop school-based writing workshops and teach poetry at the high school.

Stay tuned for in-person workshops and programs with the Poets-in-Residence at MoAD this Fall! MoAD’s Poets-in-Residence program was founded in 2018 to provide writers with opportunities to respond to contemporary art of the African Diaspora and extend the reach of the museum through programming and educational workshops with the local community.

Learn more today: https://www.moadsf.org/programs-residencies-awards/poets-in-residence-2024

Happy 100th Birthday, Richard Mayhew!

In honor of Mayhew's legacy and this profound milestone, The Richard Mayhew Family and MoAD are thrilled to announce The Richard Mayhew Exhibitions Fund!

As we commemorate this significant occasion, we also embark on a mission to raise $100,000 for The Richard Mayhew Exhibitions Fund. Donors are encouraged to contribute in increments of $100, $1,000, or $10,000 to honor Mayhew's centennial. Your generosity profoundly impacts MoAD's ability to support the arts.

By supporting this cause, you're not just honoring Richard Mayhew's legacy; you're ensuring his artistry continues to spark creativity across future generations. Let's create history together!

Donate today: https://29050a.blackbaudhosting.com/29050a/Richard-Mayhew-Exhibitions-Fund

Richard Mayhew celebrates his 100th birthday on April 3rd, 2024.

In honor of his legacy and this momentous milestone, The Richard Mayhew Family and Museum of the African Diaspora are thrilled to announce The Richard Mayhew Exhibitions Fund. This initiative is dedicated to supporting exhibitions at MoAD, perpetuating Mr. Mayhew's profound contributions to the arts.

Let's raise our glasses to Richard Mayhew's extraordinary century of life! As we commemorate this significant occasion, we also embark on a mission to raise $100,000 for The Richard Mayhew Exhibitions Fund. Your generosity, whether $10, $100, $1,000, or $10,000, will profoundly impact MoAD's ability to support the arts.

This is more than a celebration; it's a rallying cry for all who cherish the arts and the stories they tell. Your contribution will honor Mr. Mayhew's legacy and ensure his passion for art continues to inspire for generations.

Donate today: https://29050a.blackbaudhosting.com/29050a/Richard-Mayhew-Exhibitions-Fund

Join us on Sunday, April 7th for the opening reception of Value Test: Brown Paper featuring spoken-word activations by devorah major, Tonya Foster, Tureeda Mikell, and Rhodessa Jones, followed by a discussion of the work with Emerging Artist Program awardee Mary Graham, in conversation with art historian and professor Dr. Jacqueline Francis. Light refreshments will be served.
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RSVP Today: https://www.moadsf.org/event/artist-activation-reception-mary-graham---value-test-brown-paper

A new season of exhibitions is currently on view at Museum of the African Diaspora in San Francisco.

Today's opening introduces two innovative exhibitions, highlighting our dedication to showcasing artists and artwork from the diaspora, along with the first of five presentations in our Emerging Artist Program.

🎨!!!!!, a new body of work by acclaimed British visual artist and painter Rachel Jones. Curated by Erin Jenoa Gilbert, !!!!! premiers a new series of vivid oil pastel landscapes which continue Jones’ ongoing exploration into Black interiority and personhood.

🌎Unruly Navigations, curated by Key Jo Lee, MoAD’s inaugural Chief of Curatorial Affairs and Public Programs, testifies to the urgent, disorderly, rebellious, and nonlinear movements of people, cultures, ideas, religions, and aesthetics that define diaspora.

🟤The latest in MoAD’s Emerging Artists Program series, Mary Graham’s solo exhibition Value Test: Brown Paper, is a reflection on colorism, classism, and power, and their roots in white supremacy.

Discover more about our newest season of exhibitions today: https://www.moadsf.org/exhibitions

Don’t forget to check out our event calendar and find your program today: https://www.moadsf.org/events

Happy 90th Birthday to Willie Brown! Today, we celebrate his remarkable legacy in American politics and his advocacy for justice, diversity, and cultural enrichment. From San Francisco Mayor to Assembly Speaker, Brown has left an indelible mark, championing progress and equality. His support for the Museum of the African Diaspora highlights his dedication to promoting Black arts and culture. As we honor his achievements, let's express gratitude for his commitment to uplifting marginalized communities and fostering understanding through the arts. Here's to Willie Brown's 90th, and to continuing his legacy of inclusivity and equity.