| Photography exhibition at the Oakland Museum of California inspires reflection on the 1991 catastrophic fire |
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OAKLAND, CA- In October 1991, immediately following the catastrophic firestorm which struck the Oakland and Berkeley Hills, renowned San Francisco Bay Area photographer and long-time Berkeley resident Richard Misrach (American, b. 1949) ventured into the fire zone armed with his 8x10-inch view camera. Working alone, he roamed the devastated area, recording both stark vistas and intimate details of destroyed homes. This October to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the tragic fire, the Oakland Museum of California presents 1991: Oakland-Berkeley Fire Aftermath, Photographs by Richard Misrach, on view October 15, 2011, through February 12, 2012, in the Museum’s Great Hall. Featuring compelling iconic images printed by the artist himself—including one (8x10 foot), 13 (65x70 inches), and 26 (11x14 inches) photographs—the exhibition bears witness to the profound loss borne by countless read full article
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