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Exhibit: Opening Reception for Cross Currents

Visualizing Black and Asian Stories
Tuesday, 1/16/2024
6:00 - 8:00
Four One Nine

419 Tenth Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
United States

Four One Nine

Join us for the opening reception featuring art, books, bites and drinks.

Cross Currents: Visualizing Black and Asian Stories is a co-curated exhibition by Larry Ossei-Mensah and Micki Meng, celebrating the dynamic relationship between Black and Asian communities in shaping contemporary culture. The show explores shared values, intersections and influences, emphasizing the profound impact of these cultural groups on global heritage. The exhibition spans centuries and continents, delving into the multifaceted perspectives that define the Black and Asian diasporas. Explore the SFPL Reading Room, featuring a curated booklist highlighting Black and Asian authors. 

Connect:

Micki Meng - Website | Micki Meng - Instagram

Larry Ossei-Mensah - Instagram

Four One Nine - Website | Four One Nine - Instagram 

Banner image by Tajh Rust, Mihoko and Her Daughters, 2023, Oil and acrylic on canvas

 

 

AANHPI Interest

Weaving Stories: Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Interest
Connect with AANHPI heritage with programs and workshops, book recommendations and more.

Weaving Stories is the Library's celebration of the many diverse histories and cultures from Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities.

Art, Architecture & Photography

Learn from world-class designers, artists and experts in their fields. 

More Than a Month: Black Interest

Connect to engaging discussions and performances related to the Black community.

More Than a Month recognizes important events in Black history, honors community and national leaders and fosters steps towards collective change. Programming features authors, poets and craft classes. 

Spotlight

This program is sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

Attending Programs

All programs are drop-in (no registration necessary) unless otherwise noted. All SFPL locations are wheelchair accessible. For accommodations (such as ASL), call (415) 557-4557 or contact accessibility@sfpl.org. Requesting at least 3 business days in advance will help ensure availability.

This program will be conducted in English unless otherwise noted.

Notice: This event may be filmed or photographed. By participating in this event, you consent to have your likeness used for the Library’s archival purposes and promotional materials. If you do not want to be photographed, please inform a staff person or the photographer. A sticker will be provided to help identify you so that we can avoid capturing your image.

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