Winston Smith’s Studio Fallout is proud to announce the opening of Power of the People: Poster Art of the Black Panther Party. In support of the Black Panther Party Alumni Legacy Network (BPPALN), this exhibit is a showcase of art and prints by historical and contemporary artists showcasing visual art in homage to the legacy and ideology of the original Black Panther Party. This particular event is also the first of several BPP inspired events throughout the month of February.
San Francisco, California – February 3rd through February 25th. Opening Reception February 3rd, 4pm to 8pm at Studio Fallout, 50-A Bannam Place, San Francisco CA. In homage to the original Black Panther Party and its roots in the Bay Area, Studio Fallout proudly announces a Panther inspired month-long public programming schedule of events.
February 3rd, 4pm to 8pm opens with a BPP inspired poster art group show. February 10th, 2pm to 4pm we host Dr Saturu Ned for a book talk and reading of: Party Music: the untold story of the Lumpen and their influence on the Black Power Movement. February 17th, 1pm to 7pm Katherine Campbell, one of the early members of the Black Panther Party in San Francisco exhibits a collection of her artworks. The evening will also support a musical performance by Katherine Campbell and a free food giveaway event, a nod to the original Free Food Program conducted by the Panthers to improve food access to the underserved communities. February 25th, 2pm to 5pm, will close out the month with an artist talk featuring Black Panther visual artists Malik Edwards and Katherine Campbell.
Artists involved with this month of programming and exhibitions include historical original Black Panther Party members Malik Edwards and Katherine Campbell, alongside contemporary artists inspired by the BPP - Rufus Dayglo, Raeghan Buchanan, Songe Riddle, Moses Lawson, Stealworks, Jake Hout, Hank von Hellion, Jason Chandler, Noah Nothing, and Matthew Kadi. The exhibition also features an exclusive merch collaboration with Shepard Fairey's Obey & Oaklandish for the Black Panther Party Alumni Legacy Network.