Mark Bradford: Layers of America
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Hear from acclaimed artist Mark Bradford as he reflects on his creative process and the ideas behind his commissioned work at the Obama Presidential Center. In conversation with Museum Director Louise Bernard, Bradford shares how he uses everyday materials—like maps, paper, and signage—to build layered works that speak to history, place, and lived experience.
This live discussion offers a closer look at how his work comes together, and the ways art can shift how we see the world around us.
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Mark Bradford
Mark Bradford is a contemporary artist known for large-scale abstract works made from layered paper and found materials. His work explores the social and political forces that shape history and experience. A MacArthur Fellow, he represented the U.S. at the 2017 Venice Biennale.
Dr. Louise Bernard
Dr. Louise Bernard is Senior Vice President at the Obama Foundation and founding Director of the Obama Presidential Center Museum. She previously worked on the design team for the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture and has held roles at the New York Public Library, Yale, and Georgetown University.
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Mark Bradford: Layers of America
Tue, Jul 07
Hear how Mark Bradford works with everyday materials and learn about his commissioned artwork at the Museum.
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