Passing the torch: Alison Saar and evolving Black legacies at The Benton

Alison Saar SC ’78 is one of five artists featured in The Benton’s latest exhibit, “Black Ecologies in Contemporary American Art.” While Saar is just one piece of this show, she stands as a leader of the cultural canon of the Claremont Colleges, continuing the efforts of her family and mentors to uplift Black art at the 5Cs and beyond.

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Open Sky: the existential in science

Cosmic installations and mystic aluminum fragments filled the Benton Museum on Sept. 7 for the opening reception of “Open Sky.” Curated by Kris Kuramitsu PO ’93, the exhibit features works by Xin Liu, Marcus Zúñiga, and others, inviting students and residents to reflect on humanity’s place within the cosmos. From mirrored sculptures to reflections on climate change, “Open Sky” challenges us to embrace the unknown and question our role in an ever-evolving world.

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