Feb

15

J. M. Coetzee’s Newly Discovered Apartheid-Era Photographs

Much has been written about South African novelist J. M. Coetzee, but his newly found photographs offer a news lens through which to consider his writing.

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Sep

27

Mexico’s Radical Women Artists

Art by Mexican “Radical Women” artists capture the turbulent times of the feminist movement in Mexico in the 1970s and still ring true today.

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Oct

17

The Rediscovery of Photographer Seydou Keïta

Seydou Keïta captured Bamako life at the turn of colonialism in Mali. Keïta’s story is mythic and rich, as is that of his art and photography, as both rose to remarkable international fame.

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Sep

12

Dorothea Lange and the Making of “Migrant Mother”

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Follow the rich history and compelling story of Dorothea Lange’s iconic and lasting portrait of Florence Thompson, more famously known as “Migrant Mother.”

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Jun

10

Cindy Sherman: Before the Selfie

Before cell phones and selfies, American artist Cindy Sherman influenced the world with her monumental and ongoing series of self-portraiture.

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May

10

From Mississippi to Mullholland: Must See Art at the Skirball

“Breach of Peace” captures the spirit of conviction and gave me goosebumps from the moment I walked in until hours after leaving. I highly recommend this to visitors of all ages and encourage teachers to incorporate it in their classrooms. After all, it could empower a new generation with teenage mentors whom we can all look up to.

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