Off the Wall: The Art of Black History: Contemporary Perspectives
In celebration of Black History Month, this tour will showcase the work of five contemporary Black artists living and working in the United States today. Featured pieces will include several recent acquisitions now in the museum’s permanent collection by younger artists as well as the work of renowned artists Willie Cole and Kehinde Wiley.
Off the Wall is a curated tour series that explores special topics across SAMA’s collections. Each session is developed and facilitated by passionate docents who can’t wait to share the stories behind SAMA’s most captivating artworks and hidden gems.
In order to ensure an optimal experience, Off the Wall tours are limited to 25 participants. Places are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please check in at the front desk to secure your place on the tour.
San Antonio Museum of Art (great_hall)
Great Hall
Ticket Price: Free with Museum admission
Ticket Price Members: Free
In celebration of Black History Month, this tour will showcase the work of five contemporary Black artists living and working in the United States today. Featured pieces will include several recent acquisitions now in the museum’s permanent collection by younger artists as well as the work of renowned artists Willie Cole and Kehinde Wiley.
Off the Wall is a curated tour series that explores special topics across SAMA’s collections. Each session is developed and facilitated by passionate docents who can’t wait to share the stories behind SAMA’s most captivating artworks and hidden gems.
In order to ensure an optimal experience, Off the Wall tours are limited to 25 participants. Places are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please check in at the front desk to secure your place on the tour.
Willie Cole (American, born 1955), How Do You Spell America #6, 1993, Oilstick, chalk, and latex on masonite and wood; 49 x 96 in. (124.5 x 243.8 cm), San Antonio Museum of Art, purchased with funds provided by the Brown Foundation Contemporary Art Acquisition Fund, Janet L. Brown, the Guillermo C. Nicolas & James C. Foster Art Fund, Christopher C. Hill, Dr. Harmon and Harriet Kelley, Zoe A. Diaz, Stacey Hill and Erick Schlather, and an Anonymous Donor, 2012.17. © Willie Cole.
