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Exhibitions Open September 13, 2023. 

Hours: Wed-Sun, 10 a.m. 到下午4点.m. 

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Contact us: museum@mylifemytakaful.com | 925-631-4379

 

Save the Date: Corita Day! November 20 from 2 to 5:30 p.m. 

Radical Joy

Lisa Congdon's "Hold it Lightly" opens in conversation with the legendary series by Corita Kent “英雄 and 对我等"  on view through December 10, 2023

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“英雄 & 对我等" by Corita Kent

On view September 13 through December 10, 2023. 

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"Hold it Lightly" by Lisa Congdon

On view September 13 through December 10, 2023. 

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Interview with Lisa Congdon

英雄 & 对我等

Gallery view of exhibition 英雄 & 对我等

On view September 13 through December 10, 2023

Printed between 1968 and 1969, 英雄 and 对我等 represents a body of bold colorful graphic words and images created by the artist, 教育家, and advocate for social justice, Corita Kent (1918-1986). Adapting the visual language of pop art in the midst of social and political justice, Kent’s work conveys messages of faith, acceptance and love supporting civil rights, 劳动, anti-war movements, nuclear disarmament and the political assassinations that would define the 1960s. This exhibition is organized in col劳动ation with the Corita Art Center of Los Angeles.

Hold it Lightly

Gallery view of exhibition Hold it Lightly

On view September 13 through December 10, 2023

Illustrator and fine artist Lisa Congdon's current work, Hold it Lightly, explores themes of joy, liberation, and radical inclusion, displayed on printed matter featuring her bold, colorful illustrations and hand-lettering. Exhibited in conversation with Corita Kent's 英雄 and 对我等 series, Congdon's work reflects the profound personal impact of Kent's legacy.

Happenings & Programs

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Join us for a public tour, artist's talk, cello in the galleries, or art-making workshop. See what's coming up. 

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Public Tours

Wednesdays at 11 a.m. 

& Saturdays at 2 p.m.

 

Looking for a guided museum experience? Join us for our standard walk-in exhibition tours. These tours are designed to be interactive and inquiry-based. Walk-in tours are offered during fall and spring exhibitions.