Ramsess, Dr. Huey P. Newton, 2008. Fabric. 42 x 62 inches. Photo by Damian Turner. Courtesy of the artist.
THE GATHERING
October 12, 2019 – January 25, 2020
In Collaboration With The Baltimore Museum of Art
Opening: October 12, 2019, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
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Ramsess’ mural-scale quilt The Gathering (2012) reimagines Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper (1495-98) as a memorial to Trayvon Martin, a 17-year-old who was shot and killed on February 26, 2012. This sacred meal is attended by twelve historical figures, one still living: Malala Yousafzai, the Pakastani activist who becomes a symbol for peace, justice, and possibility. With The Gathering at its center, this focused exhibition brings together a selection of Ramsess’s quilted portraits—monuments to individuals of crucial significance to American history whose stories have been suppressed or overlooked through politics of race, age, and gender: Sojourner Truth, Ruby Bridges, Cathay Williams, Malcolm X, H. Rap Brown, Dr. Huey P. Newton, and George Stinney.
This exhibition is presented by Art + Practice in collaboration with The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) and is curated by Cecilia Wichmann, Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art at The BMA.
Ramsess, Sojourner Truth., 2006. Fabric. 104 x 51 inches. Photo by Natalie Hon. Courtesy of the artist.
Ramsess, Cathay Williams, Buffalo Soldier, 2016. Fabric. 60 x 70 inches. Photo by Natalie Hon. Courtesy of the artist.
Ramsess, Malcolm X, 2008. Fabric. 37 x 56 inches. Photo by Damian Turner. Courtesy of the artist.
Ramsess, H. Rap Brown, 2008. Fabric. 67 1/2 x 55 inches. Photo by Damian Turner. Courtesy of the artist.
Ramsess, The Gathering, 2012. Fabric. 58 x 166 inches. Photo by Damian Turner. Courtesy of the artist.
Educational Resources
Schedule a guided tour
A+P’s education program welcomes teachers, students and art enthusiasts to explore and engage with A+P’s museum-curated exhibitions. Interested in bringing your group to A+P? Free guided tours are available to schedule Tuesday–Friday, 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Grades K-12 Teacher and Student Handouts
A+P invites local schools, students, teachers, and organizations to experience, analyze, and engage with its exhibitions on view via teacher resource guides and student handouts (for grades K-12). These handouts incorporate the California State Contents Standards (VAPA and ELA) are available for teachers to adapt to their existing curriculums.
Installation View
Installation view of Ramsess: The Gathering at Art + Practice. 12 October 2019 - 25 January 2020. Photo by Joshua White.
Installation view of Ramsess: The Gathering at Art + Practice. 12 October 2019 - 25 January 2020. Photo by Joshua White.
Installation view of Ramsess: The Gathering at Art + Practice. 12 October 2019 - 25 January 2020. Photo by Joshua White.
Installation view of Ramsess: The Gathering at Art + Practice. 12 October 2019 - 25 January 2020. Photo by Joshua White.
Installation view of Ramsess: The Gathering at Art + Practice. 12 October 2019 - 25 January 2020. Photo by Joshua White.
Installation view of Ramsess: The Gathering at Art + Practice. 12 October 2019 - 25 January 2020. Photo by Joshua White.