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More Flavor: Discussion African-American Avant-Gardes, 1965-1990

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The '70s and '80s were periods of explosive cultural, political, and artistic change in LA, particularly within the African-American community. Inspired by earlier generations, black artists, writers, and activists pursued boundary-pushing, genre-crossing ideas through collaborative projects, like historic multimedia collective Othervisions Studios, and the vibrant Leimert Park gallery scene that birthed visual artists Rick Buxie, Gregory Edwards, and David Hammons. Tonight's panel — featuring artist and UC Irvine professor Ulysses Jenkins, artist and filmmaker Barbara McCullough, and other luminaries of the era — addresses the history and legacy of one of LA's biggest cultural growth spurts.

– Shana Nys Dambrot

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