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In celebration of the Visual Arts Program's newest exhibition, The Art & Vision of James Hubbell: Architecture of Jubilation now onview at the Central Library's Art Gallery through August 4, 2024 - we invite local historian, Dave Hampton's presentation on "James Hubbell at Midcentury: His Early Years in the San Diego Art Community."
Learn about James Hubbell's emergence in the San Diego art community from 1956 to 1962 with rare archival photos of early artworks and explore the key exhibitions and memberships (Art Guild, Art Center in La Jolla, Allied Craftsmen) that established his reputation.
Seating is on a first-come basis. This event will be broadcast on the SDPL's YouTube channel as well:
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A San Diego native, Dave Hampton is engaged in the study of California’s postwar visual art and architecture community. He has worked with many artists and object makers who were active in the region during the 50s, 60s and 70s, with a particular focus on modernism and San Diego artists and craftspeople. He regularly wrote for the KPBS Culture Lust blog and often appears on KPBS radio and television in relation to San Diego’s midcentury art and architecture community. In 2012 he was presented with the Ruocco Award for innovation in the arts and architecture by the group Citizens Coordinate For Century 3.