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Step into the soul of the Bay Area through the visionary lens of Mildred Howard, whose groundbreaking art turns humble objects into profound statements on memory, identity, and history. At the Oakland Museum of California, her sweeping retrospective “Poetics of Memory” unveils over five decades of work—from collaged self-portraits to immersive installations featuring ceramic eggs, mirrors, and red skies. With a Guggenheim Fellowship and her archives now at UC Berkeley, Howard’s legacy is both celebrated and deeply personal. Her pieces, often layered with historical echoes, invite you to pause, reflect, and feel the weight of the past. But beware: some videos only play within the museum walls, forcing you to choose between your phone and the artist’s own voice. This is not just an exhibition—it’s an experience that lingers long after you leave.

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