Monthly Archives: October 2008
Getty Center hosts exhibit on Carleton Watkins and the “Rise of Photography in California”
The Getty Center in Los Angeles opened an exhibit Oct. 14 about the role of Carleton Watkins in the development of photography in California. Entitled “Dialogue among Giants: Carleton Watkins and the Rise of Photography in California,” the show will … Continue reading
Ishmael Reed to Speak in Berkeley
Critically acclaimed author, MacArthur fellow, and Oakland resident Ishmael Reed will speak Oct. 22, 2008, at the First Congregational Church in Berkeley in a talk sponsored by Berkeley Arts and Letters. From the Berkeley Arts and Letters website: Reed “takes … Continue reading
L.A. Public Library Exhibits Historic Maps of California
The downtown main Los Angeles Public Library opened an exhibit October 15, “L.A. Unfolded: Maps from the Los Angeles Public Library” that focuses on Los Angeles and California and features topographic surveys, tourist guides, real estate maps, pictorials, illustrations and … Continue reading
Oakland Museum of Art exhibits art from Southern California
The Oakland Museum of California presents a selective look at the vast and vibrant Southern California art scene via 11 influential artists, in L.A. PAINT. The exhibition opens October 4, 2008 and continues through March 8, 2009. Curated by Chief … Continue reading
UC-Berkeley Geography Department Colloquium Videos
The Geography Department at UC-Berkeley now posts links to videos of the department’s colloquia.
