Mildred Howard: Poetics of Memory
Mildred Howard: Poetics of Memory is the first major museum exhibition to celebrate the work of the beloved Bay Area artist. Spanning Howard’s five-decade practice, the exhibition brings together her renowned collages, found-object sculptures and immersive installations exploring memory, identity and the African American experience.
New and never-before-seen pieces appear alongside archival materials from Howard’s Oakland studio, illuminating the cultural currents and lived experiences that shape her practice. Born in San Francisco and raised in Berkeley, Howard has drawn on textiles, African Diasporic dance, personal history and collective memory throughout her career.
Her monumental public artworks across the Bay Area have highlighted often-overlooked histories, from the Black shipworkers of Hunters Point to the musicians who defined San Francisco jazz. Poetics of Memory invites visitors to consider how personal memory and collective history intertwine.
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