2007-2008 - Yerba Buena Center for the Arts

THE WAY THAT WE RHYME:
WOMEN, ART & POLITICS
Mar 29–Jul 13, 2008 // First Floor Galleries
Organized by YBCA, The Way That We Rhyme showcases
the politically charged work of a new generation
of women. Emphasizing performativity, collaboration
and coalition building, the works are influenced by the
feminist ideologies and activist movements of the past,
while also speaking loudly and clearly to the issues facing
women right now. Adhering to the notion that there is
strength in numbers, the show culls together work from
women of differing backgrounds and disciplines to
highlight the common goals of their practices.
TRACING ROADS THROUGH CENTRAL ASIA
Apr 18–Jul 13, 2008 // Terrace Galleries
A new generation of artists from Central Asia and surrounding
regions are creating work that is notable for its powerful
imagery, original language and a profound political
awareness. Co-curated by Elena Sorokina, the exhibition
explores the complex relationship between the process
of nation building and the political nature of historical
memory in the work of a handful of artists from the
region’s newly developing countries. The works on view
focus on the social and geoeconomic issues facing these
countries and their people, illustrating how societies
change and individuals survive.
YBCA 07_08 ANNUAL REPORT / BIG IDEA 3: IDENTITY SHIFTS / VISUAL ARTS / P. 20
Image: First Woman on the Moon. Artist: Aleksandra Mir