On Feb. 28, the Benton Museum of Art at Pomona College welcomed 7C students, faculty and community members for the opening reception of the new exhibits “The Meditative Object” and “John Sparagana: Interference Patterns.” Alongside the art viewing, attendees listened attentively to American composer Ken Vandermark, who performed saxophone and clarinet compositions.
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Claremont students in curation: “An Unruly Assembly” debuts at the Benton
Among sprawling contemporary drawings, video installations and computer-drawn artworks, visitors exploring Pomona College’s Benton Museum of Art will find several rooms covered in dozens of striking relief prints. Spanning a variety of styles, subjects and processes, the prints range from emotive and dynamic to intricate and quiet. These pieces belong
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.