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Painting Ethiopia: The Life and Work of Qes Adamu Tesfaw
Thru March 5
At the age of 70, Ethiopian artist Qes Adamu Tesfaw is regarded by many as Ethiopia’s finest living artist, whose striking narrative depictions offer vignettes of the richness and variety of religious and secular life in Ethiopia, as well as scenes of important historical events that have given the country its identity. [more] |
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Beaded Prayers Project: Beaded Blessings
Thru January 15
The exhibition is comprised of over 4,000 beaded prayers inspired by African amulet traditions. Each contributed piece is a sealed beaded packet containing the written wishes, hopes, dreams and prayers sent in from participants, mainly women, from all over the nation and other countries. [more] |
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Slavery: Inhuman History
January 24 - April 30
The exhibition will
include Slavery in New York, the most ambitious exhibition ever assembled on slavery in New York, organized by the New-York Historical Society. Also included are documents, in some cases the first public viewing, on the impact of slavery in the Bay Area. Based on the original Slavery in New York exhibition, the traveling exhibition features nine heavily illustrated panels highlighting the history of slavery in New York and the story of the fight for freedom. [more] |
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An Evening Lecture with Artist Dawoud Bey
Thursday, January 18
A lecture by Chicago-based artist Dawoud Bey, one of the country's leading portrait artists. Bey will discuss his ongoing exploration of adolescent identity through portraiture.
Presented in conjunction with the exhibition The Jewish Identity Project: New American Photography, The Contemporary Jewish Museum (CJM).
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MoAD Family Program
Saturday, January 20
Come join a family activity directed by a guest artist! On the third Saturday of every month, MoAD offers family programs connected to exhibitions on view. The drop-in program takes place in the Education Center on the third floor. All ages welcome. [more] |
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Slavery in 19th Century California
Saturday, January 27
This program looks at slavery in 19th Century California through the experience of Adam Willis, resident of Solano County whose manumission paper from 1855 is on display as part of the Slavery: Inhuman History exhibition.
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Diaspora Carnaval
Celebrating Across Cultures
Saturday, March 10
Save the date! Please join us at a Gala Celebration to commemorate the First Year Anniversary of the Museum of the African Diaspora, San Francisco's newest cultural institution. Tickets on sale now.
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Free Chocolate by April Banks
Thru February 17
In her first solo exhibition, Bay Area conceptual artist April Banks examines the intricate global economy that is driven by the constantly growing demand for cocoa. Based on years of research and travel to cacao farms in Ghana and Cuba and to the New York Board of Trade, Banks explores cocoa's global journey from farmer, to trader, to chocolate lover. [more] |
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MoAD Auxiliary Group
Remember Global Groove, one of MoAD's exciting Grand Opening events? Join others who are interested in Global Groove II and MoAD's new auxilary group, The MoAD Vanguard! More information | Join email list |
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