Visions Toward Tomorrow: The African American Community in Oakland, 1890 - 1900
Opening Exhibition May 13, 2008 12:00 noon

The permanent exhibition rests on the foundation of an idea conceived of by the founders of the organization that became the African American Museum and Library at Oakland. It is supported by the historical accomplishments of preceding generations of Oakland’s African American pioneers to inform future generations.

BANNED & recovered: artists respond to censorship
Sept. 5 – Dec. 31, 2008

In a first-time collaboration, the African American Museum and Library at Oakland (AAMLO) and the San Francisco Center for the Book (SFCB) are presenting an exhibit, curated by Hanna Regev, which features work from more than 50 artists working in a variety of media.

Participating artists interpret a censored text of their choice. The project provides a unique forum for visual artists to respond to the suppression of literary art.  

An exhibition of art inspired by banned books.

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