​Say Their Names Memorial 2021
Ashley Matthews Ashley Matthews

​Say Their Names Memorial 2021

The "Say Their Names" Memorial Exhibit is a memorial honoring individuals who have died at the hands of those perpetuating injustice and systemic racism. This grassroots exhibit had it's start in Portland Oregon and is an outgrowth of the protest that took place nationwide in 2020.

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Black Life
Ashley Matthews Ashley Matthews

Black Life

Black Life presents a collection of photographs by three prominent photographers, and members of the African American community in Los Angeles during the second half of the 20th century, documenting political events, as well as daily life of this community.

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Legacy In Black
Ashley Matthews Ashley Matthews

Legacy In Black

The Legacy In Black exhibit in collaboration was installed in collaboration with the San Diego History Center. The exhibit featured the art of African American Artists who are from San Diego or have a significant relationship to San Diego.

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Dimensions of Black
Ashley Matthews Ashley Matthews

Dimensions of Black

In collaboration with the San Diego African American Museum of Fine Art (SDAAMFA), the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego presents Dimensions of Black, an exhibition of works by African American artists drawn from the Museum’s own holdings.

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Gordon Parks
Ashley Matthews Ashley Matthews

Gordon Parks

In partnership with The Veterans Museum at Balboa Park, The Gordon Parks exhibit displayed the the artistic backdrop to a deeper discussion about America’s African American Troops and the tremendous sacrifices made abroad only to come home to segregation and its limited opportunities.

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In Our Lifetime
Ashley Matthews Ashley Matthews

In Our Lifetime

The museum celebrated its gala opening and its first show this month with the exhibit, "In Our Lifetime" which features a photography display commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act.

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Question Bridge
Ashley Matthews Ashley Matthews

Question Bridge

This exhibit uses media in a unique format to explore issues that challenge Black males by stimulating conversation among black men across the geographic, economic, generational, educational and social strata of American society.

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