The Berkeley Art Museum presents the exhibit 'Routed West: Twentieth-Century African American Quilts in California', featuring over 100 significant quilts. These pieces, some created by famous artisans and others by unknown hands, reflect the migration of African Americans fleeing oppression in the South. The exhibit includes quilts made by contemporary Black artists from the Bay Area, emphasizing the cultural legacies of quilt-making. The collection, made accessible to the public for the first time, aims to redefine the understanding of quilts as artistic and historical artifacts, running until November 30, 2025.
The exhibit 'Routed West: Twentieth-Century African American Quilts in California' showcases the journey of African American quilts, representing stories of love and ancestral respect.
This landmark collection at the Berkeley Art Museum honors the legacy of quiltmakers and presents over 100 quilts, some by renowned artisans, amazing essential narratives.
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