Meleko Mokgosi Opening Program
FOWLER | 6 p.m., Fowler Museum
Meleko Mokgosi is the acclaimed recipient of the Mohn Award for his work in the 2012 Hammer Museum biennial Made in L.A. His work has also been exhibited at the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; the Studio Museum in Harlem; and the Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston. Born in Francistown, Botswana, he now lives in New York and teaches at New York University.
With Erica P. Jones, Associate Curator of African Arts, Mokgosi will discuss his artistic practice, artists and writers who inspire him, and his experiences working as an African artist in the US.
6 p.m.: Artist Meleko Mokgosi in conversation with curator Erica P. Jones
7–9 p.m.: Preview the exhibition [link to ucla arts exhibition post here] and enjoy cocktails and soundscape by DJ Scholar Lynnée Denise at the opening party in the Davis Courtyard.
More detailed information is available on the Fowler Museum website.
Event Date: Saturday, Feb. 10, 6–9 p.m.
Venue: Fowler Museum
Price: Free
The Fowler Museum is located in North Campus.
Parking is available in lot 4.
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