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All Power to the People: Black Panthers at 50 was an exhibition hosted by the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) from October 8, 2016, to February 26, 2017. The exhibit was organized by OMCA's senior curator René De Guzman.

About

The exhibition celebrated the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Black Panther Party, combining objects which examine lesser known works of the Black Panther party, such as the Free Breakfast for School Children Program and, founders Huey Newton and Bobby Seale's, Ten-Point Program, with pieces of contemporary art by artists whose work inspires questions about racial inequality 50 years later. [1]

Power to the People featured work by contemporary artists Sadie Barnette, Hank Willis Thomas, Carrie Mae Weems, Akinsanya Kambon (Mark Teemer), Trevor Paglen and David Huffman, among others.

Historical objects

  • Afro-American Solidarity with Oppressed People of the World – poster of a warrior by Minister of Culture for the Black Panther Party 1967–1980, Emory Douglas. [2]
  • Huey Newton photograph – the iconic image of Huey Newton enthroned in a wicker chair composed by Eldridge Cleaver and photographed by Blair Stapp in 1967. [3] [2]
  • Jail Door – door to a cell that once held Black Panthers, courtesy of the Oakland Police Department. [4]
  • Oakland Panther photograph – image of chic young black man, holding a rifle, in front of the Oakland Police Department [4]
  • Ten Point Platform and Program – the rough draft, handwritten by Bobby Seale in 1966, of the founding document of the Black Panther Party [5]

Art works

Reception and criticism

The timely-ness of the exhibit was remarked on in several exhibition reviews. Jeff Greenwald said "From Black Lives Matter to quarterback Colin Kaepernick's bended knee, the Black Panthers' political legacy remains alive in America's ongoing dialogue about race, justice and privilege." [11]

References

  1. ^ Bradner, Liesl (October 14, 2016). "'All Power to the People' explores the often misunderstood history of the Black Panther movement". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 18 November 2017.
  2. ^ a b c d Carpenter, Sarah (October 16, 2016). "Echoes: Oakland exhibit traces history of Black Panthers Party". Laney Tower. Retrieved 19 November 2017.
  3. ^ Candy, Eye (12 June 2017). "Black Panther Poster references Iconic Huey P. Newton Poster". AFROPUNK. AFROPUNK, Inc. Retrieved 19 November 2017.
  4. ^ a b Torrez, Andre (February 2, 2017). "Oakland's Black Panthers at 50 exhibit extended through Black History Month". KTVU/Fox 2. Retrieved 20 November 2017.
  5. ^ Whiting, Sam (October 14, 2016). "Oakland Museum takes Bobby Seale back where Black Panthers began". Hearst Corporation. San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 18 November 2017.
  6. ^ Burke, Sarah (October 11, 2016). "The Oakland Museum of California's Homage to the Black Panther Party". East Bay Express. Retrieved 27 November 2017.
  7. ^ Bernier, Mia (10 December 2016). "Friday Night Learning". Medium. Retrieved 27 November 2017.
  8. ^ Medina, Sarah (11 October 2016). "All Power to the People: OMCA Celebrates 50 Years of the Black Panthers". 7x7. Natalie Wages. Retrieved 19 November 2017.
  9. ^ Long, Nevin (February 22, 2017). "Black Panther Party exhibit extended due to high demand". SF State. Retrieved 20 November 2017.
  10. ^ St. John, Scott (12 November 2016). "Culture Moves the Message Forward". Tofu's Art Blog. Scott St. John. Retrieved 27 November 2017.
  11. ^ Greenwald, Jeff (October 28, 2016). "The Black Panthers Were Founded 50 Years Ago, and Their Influence Hasn't Waned". Smithsonian Magazine Online. Retrieved 22 November 2017.

External links

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