Oakton's art museum celebrates Black History Month with exhibit opening Feb. 1

Posted January 28, 2018 12:00 am

Daily Herald report

Oakton Community College's Koehnline Museum of Art will celebrate Black History Month with an exhibit by Chicago artist and educator Sandra Bridges beginning Thursday, Feb. 1, at the college's Des Plaines campus, 1600 E. Golf Road. The public is invited to a free opening night reception for "Sandra Bridges: Southern Roots - Revisited" from 5 to 8 p.m. The exhibit runs through Friday, March 16.

"Bridges' work examines the lives of African Americans through a visual journey that resonates with a sepia quality that hearkens back to 20th century photography," said Nathan Harpaz, museum manager and curator. "In addition, her art emphasizes the humanity of her subjects while dispelling stereotypes. She excels in capturing ordinary people as well as legendary musicians."

The Koehnline Museum of Art is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For details, call (847) 635-2633, or visit www.oakton.edu/museum.

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