Rebecca Renard-Wilson

Tag: archives

  • Musings on the Brockman Gallery Collection

    Over the summer, as I got a chance to do some research for my digital map of Black liberatory arts spaces in Los Angeles, I made a few visits to the Brockman Gallery Collection at LA Public Library’s archives. I wasn’t necessarily interested in the art work that graced the walls of the Brockman Gallery…

  • Quilting and Archival Practice

    The Routed West: Twentieth Century African American Quilts in California exhibit at Berkeley Art Museum is breathtaking. I was blown away by the skill and artistry displayed in each quilt, the care of the curation and storytelling, and the palpable spirit present inside the galleries. While every quilt held deep meaning, a few stood out…