Name: Opening Celebration "‘How Do You See this World?’: The Art of Almighty God"
Start: 2022-03-05T18:00:00-08:00
End: 2022-03-05T21:00:00-08:00
Location: The Fowler Museum at UCLA

Opening Celebration "‘How Do You See this World?’: The Art of Almighty God"

The Fowler Museum at UCLA explores global arts and cultures with an emphasis on Africa, Asia, the Pacific, and the Americas—past and present. The Fowler enhances understanding and appreciation of the diverse peoples, cultures, and religions of the world through dynamic exhibitions, publications, and public programs, informed by interdisciplinary approaches and the perspectives of the cultures represented. Also featured is the work of international contemporary artists presented within the complex frameworks of politics, culture and social action. The Fowler provides exciting, informative and thought-provoking exhibitions and events for the UCLA community and the people of greater Los Angeles and beyond.

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Hear from exhibition curators and enjoy a reception with Ghanaian musical entertainment, food, and drink.

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The Fowler is pleased to welcome visitors in person to celebrate the opening of <a href="https://fowler.ucla.edu/exhibitions/almighty-god/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">‘How Do You See This World?’: The Art of Almighty God</a>. Join us to hear from exhibition curators and enjoy a reception with Ghanaian musical entertainment, food, and drink. 5pm: Member Preview &amp; Reception (become a Member <a href="https://fowler.ucla.edu/membership/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>)6pm: Conversation with exhibition co-curators Erica P. Jones and Betsy D. Quick, and a special greeting from Almighty God | Lenart Auditorium7pm: Reception begins | Courtyard7:15pm &amp; 8:15pm: Ghanaian traditional music by Volta, led by Nani Agbeli | Galleria.Masks and proof of vaccination or recent negative COVID-19 test will be required for entry. COVID-19 safety measures will be sent in the registration confirmation email.‘How Do You See This World?’: The Art of Almighty GodFebruary, 2022 – May 15, 2022This retrospective of paintings by prolific Ghanaian artist Kwame Akoto (b. 1950), known as “Almighty God” to his friends and acquaintances, ranges in subject from portraiture to Christian themes, to commentaries on the world’s problems._________IMAGE: Kwame Akoto (Almighty God) (b. 1950, Kumasi, Ghana), “Self-portrait of Kwame Akoto,” 2012; pigment on plywood; Fowler Museum at UCLA, X2016.35.2; Gift of Doran H. Ross‘How Do You See This World?&#x27;: The Art of Almighty God is organized by the Fowler Museum at UCLA and co-curated by the late Doran H. Ross, former director of the Fowler Museum, and completed posthumously by Erica P. Jones, Fowler curator of African arts, and Betsy D. Quick, former Fowler director of education and curatorial affairs. Generous support is provided by the Doran H. Ross Fund for African Exhibitions and the Fowler Fund.

Opening Celebration "‘How Do You See this World?’: The Art of Almighty God"

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