BLACK PANTHER: THE REVOLUTIONARY ART OF EMORY DOUGLAS
BLACK PANTHER: THE REVOLUTIONARY ART OF EMORY DOUGLAS is an upcoming exhibition at MOCA, Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles at the Pacific Design Center on October 21.
Emory Douglas joined the Panther Party in 1967 and became its Minister of Culture. His politically charged images represented the party’s direction. His art posters were found on the covers of The Black Panther, the party’s official newsletter/magazine. The art of Emory Douglas illustrate revolution, resistance, change, struggle, power, oppression, exploitation, and racism. His art work also celebrates black culture and history. Black Panther Party maintains a web page where you can find a gallery of Douglas’ works, events, and speeches.
Run: October 21- January 20, 2009
MOCA, Pacific Design Center
8687 Melrose Avenue
Design Plaza G102
West Hollywood, CA 90069