February is Black History Month in the United States…a time to focus on the contributions and achievements of African Americans not only in the past, but to hear stories of those who are still with us, still writing their stories. George O. Davis is such a person. Part of his work involves helping to expose museum visitors to the stories of others.
Part 1:
00:43—Davis’s Pathway to CAAM
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Part 2:
22:23—Rundown of the museum’s features and a few current exhibits. By the time this episode drops, a couple of those will be on their last days. Here is a link list that includes information on the artists mentioned in this episode and exhibit dates:
An exhibit on the Los Angeles Freedom Rally. This took place in May of 1963.
Robert Pruitt—Devotion — This exhibit ends on February 17, 2019. Here’s what the Los Angeles Times says about his work.
One of the past art exhibits at CAAM featured Nina Chanel Abney.
African American artists Davis mentions who are being featured at other museums in the city.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art—Charles White: A Retrospective
Bruce’s Beach in Manhattan Beach, Calif. was talked about in this episode. More on its history along with another area black beachgoers used to frequent in the Santa Monica area called The Inkwell.
Part 3:
24:56—Davis talks about:
- The importance of expanding the knowledge of black history among and beyond black folks
- Museums as a way to increase that knowledge
- Visiting such Places with an open mind
- Taking in the Things—the exhibits, information, art, the facts and Ideas they convey
- Acknowledging the facts of history and reckoning with that information to grow beyond our country’s ills…past and present.
Other links related to this episode:
More on George Davis’ s appointment as CAAM executive director:
CAAM Social Media:
Bruce’s Beach in Manhattan Beach, Calif. was talked about in this episode. More on its history along with another area black beachgoers used to frequent in the Santa Monica area called The Inkwell.
Other mentions in Episode 14:
Davis also talks about a multi-million dollar painting purchased by Sean Combs (After all these years, I still instinctively call him Puff Daddy. Well, looks like he’s Art Daddy now!)